Global attention remains fixed on the Middle East as Egypt…

Global attention remains fixed on the Middle East as Egypt steps forward in a critical diplomatic role. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has confirmed Cairo is engaged in intensive contacts to facilitate a comprehensive peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Speaking with French President Emmanuel Macron, Sisi reiterated Egypt’s commitment to international law and respect for state sovereignty. Macron, for his part, emphasized France's efforts to prevent the Middle East's descent into chaos and stressed the absolute necessity of keeping the vital Strait of Hormuz open to unrestricted passage.