Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the latest developments in the military escalation in the region with Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos during a phone call on Wednesday.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry stated in a press release that the call addressed Egypt's efforts to achieve de-escalation and support regional security and stability concerning the Iranian file. The statement commended Egypt's role in containing crises and addressing escalating regional challenges, highlighting its efforts to open communication channels that contribute to de-escalation and mediation efforts.

In this context, the Egyptian Foreign Minister stressed the necessity of concerted regional and international actions to reduce escalation and prevent further descent into chaos in the region. He emphasized the severe economic repercussions of the ongoing war on the global economy, including the impact on international shipping, supply chains, oil and food prices, and inflation.