Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s top diplomat, arrived in Cairo on Wednesday. This marks the first visit by an Iranian foreign minister to Egypt in almost 12 years.
The last visit occurred in January 2013 when Ali Akbar Salehi visited during an African tour.
Araghchi’s arrival in Egypt follows a trip to Jordan. While in Jordan, he met with his counterpart, Ayman Safadi, to discuss regional developments.
Their talks addressed Israel’s recent actions in Gaza and Lebanon, according to foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei.
In Amman, Araghchi also had an audience with King Abdullah II of Jordan.
The discussions focused on tensions in the region and potential measures to prevent escalation.
His multi-country tour aims to ease these tensions and contain ongoing conflicts.
During the past week, Araghchi visited several countries, including Lebanon, Syria, and Saudi Arabia.
His itinerary also included stops in Qatar, Iraq, and Oman. After Egypt, he is expected to travel to Turkey for further discussions.
On Tuesday, Araghchi engaged in talks with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
These diplomatic efforts come as the region braces for Israel’s response to a missile attack launched by Iran on October 1.
Iran claims this missile strike was in retaliation for the killing of its allied group leaders.
The ongoing tensions underscore the delicate balance of diplomacy in the Middle East.
