Egypt's El-Sisi says Iran-US MoU opportunity to reduce regional tension

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Tuesday welcomed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached between Iran and the United States, describing the development as an opportunity to reduce regional tensions.

According to the Lebanese Al-Mayadeen News Network, the Egyptian Presidency issued a statement saying that President El-Sisi welcomed the agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The statement noted that the agreement could help lower the level of tensions that the region has faced in recent times and provide a foundation for moving toward greater stability.

The statement also emphasized that the Egyptian President stressed the importance of maintaining an atmosphere of calm and preventing a return of tensions in the region.

According to Mehr News, the Egyptian Presidency's statement highlighted the potential of the Iran-US MoU to contribute to regional peace and security. The development comes amid ongoing efforts by various regional and international actors to de-escalate conflicts and foster dialogue.