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US-Iran regional diplomatic efforts

Overview

On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, officials from Egypt and Jordan called for renewed diplomatic dialogue between the United States and Iran to de-escalate regional tensions.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Iranian and Omani officials, stating that returning to negotiations is the only way to end the current crisis and protect the global economy by ensuring freedom of navigation in strategic waterways, such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi also met with Iranian officials, calling for a sustainable ceasefire and a solution based on international law. Safadi condemned Iranian attacks on Jordan and Gulf Cooperation Council countries, asserting that Jordan will take all necessary steps to protect its sovereignty.

Entities

Jordan · Badr Abdelatty · Ayman Safadi · Sergey Lavrov · Egypt

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Timeline

  1. about 13 hours ago

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  2. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Egypt and Jordan urge US-Iran dialogue to stabilize region

    Egyptian and Jordanian officials at the UN General Assembly are calling for renewed US-Iran negotiations and diplomatic solutions to ensure regional stability and maritime freedom in the Strait of Hormuz.

Sources

al-monitor.com · alwakeelnews.com · news.yam.md · okazalyoum.com · rador.ro · srnnews.com