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Egypt fears escalation in Iran war would be more destructive, foreign minister says

Badr Abdelatty said a new round of fighting would be more dangerous as regional leaders pushed for peace and mediation efforts continued.

  • On Saturday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty warned at the IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain that a new escalation between the United States and Iran would be 'more destructive' and have major regional impact.
  • Amid persistent regional instability, the June interim agreement failed to secure a lasting ceasefire or restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the underlying dispute unresolved.
  • Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday in a renewed effort to broker a deal, though the sides remain divided over whether to prioritize nuclear negotiations or relief from sanctions.
  • Iran proposed that Washington lift its blockade of Iranian ports in exchange for Tehran reopening the disrupted waterway within seven days, aiming to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Abdelatty stated a second round 'will be more dangerous, more destructive, and it will lead to nowhere,' emphasizing the urgent need to draw lessons from past failures.
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The head of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdel Ata, said on Saturday that renewed fighting between the United States and Iran would lead to even greater destruction, but there would be no break in the situation. "The second round would be even more dangerous, even more deadly, and would not yield results.

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Mideast leaders call for calm as fears mount of a renewed war in the region, and other Mideast news

Regional leaders called for calm Saturday as fears of a new escalation between the U.S., Israel and Iran grow.

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Middle East leaders launched a call for calm on Saturday as fears of a new escalation grow between the United States, Israel and Iran.

·San Juan, United States
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Reuters broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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