The Arab Republic of Egypt strongly condemned Iran's military actions and operations targeting the sovereignty and security of several brotherly Arab states, affirming that these actions constitute a blatant violation of the principles of good neighborliness, international law, and the Charter of the United Nations. This firm Egyptian stance comes at a time of unprecedented tensions in the Middle East, with Cairo warning that the continuation of these hostile policies could plunge the entire region into a state of widespread chaos that would be difficult to control.
Egypt's unwavering stance on Arab national security
This statement reaffirms Egypt's long-standing political and military doctrine that considers Arab national security an integral part of Egyptian national security. The Egyptian political leadership has consistently emphasized its complete rejection of any external attempts to destabilize Arab states or interfere in their internal affairs, whether through direct military attacks or by supporting militias and armed groups acting as proxies to undermine the authority of the nation-state.
Context of regional tensions and their repercussions
These Egyptian warnings take on particular significance given the current circumstances in the region, where conflicts are escalating on multiple fronts. Observers believe that expanding the scope of the conflict to include new Arab states threatens to ignite a wider regional war. This escalation not only threatens the security and stability of the region's peoples but also casts a dark shadow on international peace and security, given the geostrategic importance of the Middle East as a major energy source and a vital corridor for global trade.
Calls for calm and international intervention
In a related context, Egypt called on the international community and global powers to assume their responsibilities and take immediate action to halt these violations. Cairo stressed the need for all parties to exercise maximum restraint to spare the region the horrors of new wars that could have catastrophic humanitarian, economic, and political repercussions. Egyptian diplomacy indicated that military solutions will only lead to further complications, and that dialogue and respect for the sovereignty of states are the only way to guarantee lasting stability.
Economic and security impacts
Economically, experts warn that continued instability and targeting of Arab states could lead to disruptions in global oil markets and supply chains, exacerbating the economic crises already plaguing the world. Domestically, Egypt recognizes that any deterioration in security in its Arab neighborhood directly impacts its own strategic security, consistently driving it to take a leading diplomatic role in defending Arab causes and rejecting any infringement on the sovereignty of its Arab brethren.
