Egypt says exerting intensive efforts to stop Mideast war

CAIRO, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said on Sunday that Egypt is exerting intensive endeavors to stop the war in the Middle East as soon as possible.

Sisi made the remarks during separate phone calls with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and King Abdullah II of Jordan, according to the Egyptian presidency.

During the phone calls, Sisi stressed that Egypt categorically rejects and condemns the Iranian attacks targeting Arab countries, affirming that his country is "ready to provide all possible forms of support in defense of regional stability."

He noted that Egypt is exerting intensive efforts at both the international and regional levels in pursuit of an immediate cessation of the war.

Sisi also underscored the importance of consolidating the concept of collective Arab national security to safeguard Arab states against any threats or aggressions, stressing that Arab unity remains the most effective path to confronting current challenges and preserving regional stability.

On Feb. 28, Israel and the United States launched joint attacks on Tehran and other Iranian cities, killing Iran's then Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, senior military commanders, and civilians. Iran responded with waves of missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and U.S. bases and assets across the Middle East. Enditem