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strikeMay 10, 2026

Egypt, Qatar urge US, Iran to show ‘responsibility, wisdom’ amid delicate regional situation

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Cairo, May 10 (IANS) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Jassim Al-Thani urged the United States and Iran to adopt positions characterised by “responsibility” and “wisdom” during this delicate stage. During a phone call on Saturday, the two top diplomats called for full reliance diplomacy to settle disputes, stressing the importance of supporting the negotiation process between the two sides, according to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. The two officials also reviewed developments of the negotiating track between Washington and Tehran, emphasizing that the sustainability of regional security and stability is primarily based on prioritising political solutions in a way that preserves the resources of the peoples of the region, Xinhua news agency reported. On February 28, Israel and the United States launched joint attacks on Iran. A ceasefire was reached between the warring sides on April 8, followed by a round of lengthy peace talks in Pakistan, which failed to yield an agreement. Despite diplomatic efforts from various sides, clashes again erupted recently in and around the Strait of Hormuz, involving US attacks on Iranian vessels and coastal areas, as well as Iranian missile and drone strikes targeting US destroyers. Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy said early Friday that Iranian forces carried out a “large-scale and precise combined operation” using ballistic missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles and explosive drones targeting US destroyers. It added that intelligence assessments indicated “significant damage” to US vessels, prompting three destroyers to retreat from the Strait of Hormuz area. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that US forces intercepted “unprovoked Iranian attacks” and responded with self-defence strikes as their Navy ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM added that it “does not seek escalation but remains positioned and ready to protect American forces.” US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that no damage was done to the three world-class American destroyers that just transited out of the Strait of Hormuz. –IANS int/rs

Perspectives

Iranian Official

Iran strongly condemns the US-Israeli aggression that began with joint attacks on February 28 and has continued with strikes on Iranian vessels and coastal areas in the Strait of Hormuz, viewing these acts as blatant violations of its sovereignty. In response, Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps has exercised its legitimate right to resistance through precise combined operations, underscoring that foreign aggression will not go unanswered. While welcoming calls for responsible diplomacy from Egyptian and Qatari officials, Tehran insists that any negotiations must respect Iran's independence and regional security interests.

Israeli

Egyptian and Qatari calls for US-Iran diplomacy ignore Iran’s existential threats to Israel through its expanding proxy networks and direct missile strikes, which necessitate robust defensive action rather than fragile talks. Israel’s February joint operations with the US, followed by the April ceasefire, were essential responses to Tehran’s aggression, including recent IRGC attacks in the Strait of Hormuz targeting US assets and threatening vital sea lanes. Prioritizing political solutions risks emboldening Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional destabilization at Israel’s expense.

Neutral

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani discussed U.S.-Iran negotiations during a phone call on Saturday, according to an Egyptian Foreign Ministry statement. The officials urged both sides to pursue diplomatic channels and prioritize political solutions for regional stability. Claims of specific military actions, including joint attacks in February, a subsequent ceasefire, and recent clashes near the Strait of Hormuz, have not been independently verified in available reporting.

Western

US and Israeli precision strikes targeted Iranian naval and coastal assets in the Strait of Hormuz to neutralize IRGC threats to vital shipping lanes and enforce deterrence following the breakdown of talks. Egyptian and Qatari diplomats urged Washington and Tehran to prioritize responsible diplomacy, while underscoring that sustained regional stability requires curbing Iranian aggression. Operations remain focused on protecting strategic interests and freedom of navigation.

Pro-Peace

Egyptian and Qatari diplomats urged the United States and Iran to choose responsible diplomacy over further clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that political negotiations alone can prevent the humanitarian devastation already risked by prior US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets. Following a brief ceasefire and collapsed talks in Pakistan, renewed attacks on vessels, coastal areas, and military assets threaten civilian lives, displacement, and the erosion of regional resources essential to local populations. Sustained diplomatic engagement remains the only path to spare communities from the mounting costs of prolonged conflict.

Global South

Egyptian and Qatari officials urged the US and Iran to pursue diplomacy over escalation, stressing that regional security must rest on political solutions safeguarding sovereign resources rather than external dictates. Yet the recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran, followed by failed Pakistan talks and fresh clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, underscore how neo-colonial interventions by Washington and its allies continue to override regional autonomy. Institutional mechanisms have proven incapable of restraining such power plays, leaving Global South nations to bear the costs of disrupted energy routes and prolonged instability.

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    Cairo, May 10 (IANS) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Jassim Al-Thani urged the United States and Iran to adopt positions characterised by “responsibility” and “wisdom” during this d…

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