Why did Iran choose to skip the Sharm el-Sheikh summit?

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald arrived in Egypt Monday evening, essentially on a victory lap to celebrate what he claimed no one else could have achieved: a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, but one that virtually no one believes Israel can be expected to comply with in the long run.

Egypt prepares summit as Trump seeks credit for Gaza ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend a signing ceremony in Egypt after a brief stop in Israel, joining European, Arab, and regional leaders to endorse the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage-exchange plan that could pause the two-year conflict.

Iran FM urges return of looted cultural heritage at New York forum

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday called for the return of cultural artifacts taken during colonialism, war and illegal excavations, urging stronger international cooperation to protect ancient heritage.

AFP report: Hamas confirms receiving new Gaza truce plan

Hamas negotiators in Cairo have received a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza calling for an initial 60-day truce and captive release in two batches, a Palestinian official said on Monday.

Egypt is not mediating talks between Iran and IAEA, sources tell Tehran Times

TEHEAN- Reports suggesting Egypt is brokering talks between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which are currently negotiating a new cooperation framework, are false, sources with knowledge of the talks told the Tehran Times.

Iran, Egypt call for Islamic unity to end Gaza genocide and Israeli attacks on Lebanon

TEHRAN – Iran and Egypt have called for coordinated action by Islamic nations to end Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza and escalating assaults on Lebanon, warning of worsening humanitarian and security crises across the region.

‘Ice has broken’ in Iran-Egypt relations, says outgoing Iranian diplomat 

TEHRAN – Relations between Iran and Egypt have reached a turning point and the two countries are currently engaged in intense diplomacy despite having yet to officially restore diplomatic ties, said Mohammad Hossein Soltanifar, the outgoing head of Iran’s Office for the Protection of Interests in Egypt, which functions as a de facto embassy in the absence of formal ties

Egypt asks US to pressure Libya's Haftar not to back Turkey maritime deal

Egypt has asked the United States to intervene to prevent Libya's eastern parliament from ratifying a maritime deal with Turkey, multiple regional officials have told Middle East Eye.

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The more Israel kills, the more the West portrays it as a victim

Early on Friday morning, Israel launched unprovoked air strikes deep inside Iranian territory, targeting sites near Isfahan and Tehran. Among those reportedly killed were scientists, senior government officials and civilians, including women and children.

Iran FM discusses regional security and Islamic unity in calls with Egypt and Pakistan

TEHRAN – In a series of diplomatic engagements coinciding with the Eid al-Adha celebrations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held telephone conversations with his counterparts from Egypt and Pakistan on Saturday, underscoring regional solidarity and addressing pressing geopolitical challenges.

Araghchi reaffirms Tehran’s commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty in high-level Beirut meetings

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s independence, sovereignty, and reconstruction efforts during an official visit to Beirut, emphasizing that Iran seeks to open a new chapter in its long-standing relationship with Lebanon based on mutual respect and shared interests.

No nuclear deal without enrichment rights: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated that any nuclear agreement with Western powers will be contingent upon full recognition of Iran’s right to enrich uranium, stressing that diplomacy remains the preferred route for resolving tensions.

Israel blocks Ramallah meeting with Arab ministers

Israel will not allow a planned meeting in the Palestinian administrative capital of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank to go ahead, an Israeli official says, after media reported that Arab foreign ministers planning to attend had been stopped from coming.

Iran, Egypt to begin tourist exchanges soon: cultural heritage minister

TEHRAN--Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, announced the beginning of tourism exchange between Iran and Egypt in near future.

Iran, Egypt discuss nuclear talks and Gaza ceasefire efforts

TEHRAN – A high-level conversation took place Monday between Iranian and Egyptian diplomats, focusing on the indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington as well as the situation in Gaza. 

Iran proposes strategic tourism roadmap at D-8 meeting in Cairo

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, called for a transformative approach to tourism as a driver of sustainable peace and Islamic civilizational renewal during the 5th D-8 Senior Officials Meeting on Tourism, held Tuesday in Cairo.

Minister says cultural diplomacy holds key to stronger ties between Iran and Egypt

TEHRAN--Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has described cultural diplomacy as the cornerstone of strengthening relations between Iran and Egypt.

Hamas says open to releasing all hostages for 5-year truce

A Hamas delegation led by senior leader Khalil al-Hayya agreed on Saturday in Cairo to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for a five-year truce, according to an Egyptian security source.

Hamas delegation heads to Egypt to discuss Gaza truce

A senior Hamas official told AFP on Tuesday that a delegation from the Palestinian group had departed for Cairo to discuss "new ideas" for achieving a ceasefire with Israel.

Iran FM talks with regional countries on Oman negotiations with U.S.

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a series of phone calls with top diplomats from the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Egypt to discuss regional developments and the ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Oman.

We stand against forcible transfer from Gaza: Macron

France “condemns the continued Israeli attacks on Gaza and violations of the ceasefire” and calls for resumption of ceasefire negotiations without delay, Macron said on Monday.