CAIRO: Egypt and Iran discussed efforts to prevent a new escalation in the Middle East on Tuesday, as regional powers intensified diplomatic contacts to avert renewed US-Israeli military action against Tehran. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty expressed Cairo’s support for mediation efforts during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, following high-level talks in Tehran aimed at easing tensions, Egypt’s State Information Service reported. Abdelatty urged all parties

Source: Arab News