Egypt, UAE Push US-Iran Deal Compliance to Avert Regional Escalation

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty and UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke by phone Thursday, jointly pressing for renewed adherence to the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran, framing compliance as essential to reopening diplomatic channels and preventing regional conflict from widening.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed the call in a formal statement, characterizing it as part of “ongoing consultation and coordination between the two brotherly countries regarding bilateral relations and regional developments.” The two ministers surveyed the current regional landscape and jointly emphasized “the importance of intensifying efforts aimed at de-escalation and containing tensions.”

Both officials also stressed the necessity of upholding international law’s established framework and protecting “the security, safety, and freedom of international navigation.”

Gaza and the West Bank occupied significant attention. The foreign ministers affirmed that “completing the implementation of all obligations of the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan in Gaza, in accordance with the announced roadmap” remains critical to stabilizing the territory and creating conditions for advancing to subsequent phases. They called for an end to what they characterized as Israeli escalatory measures in the West Bank, rejecting “any actions that would undermine the chances of achieving peace and the two-state solution.” Both officials also underscored the importance of maintaining “the territorial unity of the Palestinian territories in Gaza and the West Bank,” reflecting a shared position on Palestinian territorial integrity as foundational to any sustainable settlement.

Meanwhile, the Sudan crisis featured prominently. The ministers reviewed the latest developments of the ongoing conflict and assessed regional and international efforts aimed at resolving it. They stressed “the importance of continued coordination and consultation to contribute to supporting the security and stability of Sudan and alleviating the humanitarian suffering of the Sudanese people,” signaling their intent to maintain joint engagement on both the humanitarian and political dimensions of the situation.

At the bilateral level, both ministers expressed satisfaction with the depth of their countries’ relationship. They highlighted the “brotherly and strategic relations” binding Egypt and the UAE and acknowledged the “continuous development they are witnessing across various fields,” reaffirming their “shared keenness to continue strengthening the frameworks of bilateral cooperation and building upon the existing momentum in relations.”

Looking ahead, the two officials committed to sustaining “close coordination and consultation during the coming period on various issues of common interest, contributing to the support of regional security and stability.” The conversation positions Cairo and Abu Dhabi as coordinating powers across multiple overlapping crises, from Iran-US relations and Israeli-Palestinian tensions to maritime security and Sudan. Whether that coordination translates into concrete diplomatic movement, particularly on the Iran memorandum, remains the open question.