The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/egypt-iran-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:47:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Egypt-Iran relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/egypt-iran-relations/ 32 32 Sissi says Egypt in ‘state of near-emergency’ as Iran war threatens economy https://www.timesofisrael.com/sissi-says-egypt-in-state-of-near-emergency-as-iran-war-threatens-economy/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:28:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3770348 Egyptian president warns price-gougers could be tried 'in military courts,' as shipping companies, seeking to avoid Strait of Hormuz near Iran, no longer pass through Suez Canal either

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]]> Egypt replaces spy chief who played key role in now-stalled hostage-ceasefire talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-replaces-spy-chief-who-played-key-role-in-now-stalled-hostage-ceasefire-talks/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:50:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3399069 Sissi appoints Hassan Rashad to replace Abbas Kamel, who is moved to become a special adviser, as Iran's FM visits Egypt as part of Middle East tour to discuss regional tensions

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]]> Iranian president sees no obstacle to establishing ties with Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-president-sees-no-obstacle-to-establishing-ties-with-egypt/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:47:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3102005 Ebrahim Raisi, in New York, says meeting of countries' foreign ministers can be first step to patching diplomatic relations; calls on world powers to return to nuclear pact

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]]> Khamenei says Iran would ‘welcome’ restoring full diplomatic ties with Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/khamenei-says-iran-would-welcome-restoring-full-diplomatic-ties-with-egypt/ Mon, 29 May 2023 15:47:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3023766 Supreme leader makes comments in meeting with visiting sultan of Oman; hacker group takes responsibility for defacing Iranian state websites with images of exiled group

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]]> Egypt said to withdraw from US-backed anti-Iran ‘Arab NATO’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-said-to-withdraw-from-anti-iran-arab-nato/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 08:47:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2055298 Cairo reportedly skeptical about seriousness of White House-led Middle East Security Alliance initiative

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]]> Egypt tries to avoid a fight as allies escalate against Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-tries-to-avoid-a-fight-as-allies-escalate-against-iran/ Thu, 16 Nov 2017 06:47:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1731099 Cairo walking a fine line in supporting Saudis, while seeking to avoid heightening tensions with Tehran

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]]> War on jihadist groups leaves Cairo caught between Sunni allies, Shiite powers https://www.timesofisrael.com/war-on-jihadist-groups-leaves-cairo-caught-between-sunni-allies-shiite-powers/ Fri, 21 Oct 2016 08:33:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1483595 Its economy depends on Saudi Arabia, but its single-minded campaign against Islamic State pushes Egypt closer to Russia, Assad and Iran

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]]> Iran denies top general called Saudi, not Israel, its enemy https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-denies-top-general-called-saudi-not-israel-its-enemy/ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 23:51:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1357543 Tehran slams 'false' Egyptian report quoting IRGC chief Mohammad Ali Jafari, reiterates 'all-out support for the holy cause of Palestine'

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]]> Egypt court upholds Morsi death sentence over jailbreak https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-court-upholds-morsi-death-sentence-over-jailbreak/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 11:53:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1199422 Mufti confirms fate for ousted Egyptian leader, who is also sentenced to life in prison over spying for Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran

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]]> Egypt hopes Iran deal will bring stability to Mideast https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-hopes-iran-deal-will-bring-stability-to-mideast/ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 21:39:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1162340&preview_id=1162340 Cairo praises framework agreement as step in the right direction; Saudi Arabia, Syria also back accord

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]]> If US fails, PM signals Sunni Arab states, we’ll hold the line against Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/if-us-fails-pm-signals-sunni-arab-states-well-hold-the-line-against-iran/ Wed, 04 Mar 2015 04:36:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1146650 In his speech to Congress, PM may have offered a first glimpse at an Israeli grand strategy in the shadow of an Iranian bomb

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]]> Egypt prosecutor asks for death sentence for Morsi https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-prosecutor-asks-for-death-sentence-for-morsi/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 23:55:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1095286 State accuses ousted president of leaking classified documents and cooperating with enemy militant groups

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]]> Iranian delegation to set out for Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-delegation-to-set-out-for-gaza/ Sun, 27 Jul 2014 13:17:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1036694 Parliamentarians intend to access Strip through Egypt, but no guarantee they'll reach their destination

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]]> Morsi indictment reveals close collaboration with Iran, Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/morsi-indictment-reveals-close-collaboration-with-iran-hamas/ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 16:27:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=792964 But some observers find allegations of Brotherhood conspiracy too far-fetched to believe

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]]> New Egyptian government to reevaluate Syria, Iran ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-egyptian-government-to-reevaluate-syria-iran-ties/ Sat, 20 Jul 2013 15:10:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=603764 Foreign minister rejects Islamists' calls for Jihad, but stresses his country still supports overthrowing Assad regime

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