Pezeshkian and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi held a telephone conversation to discuss regional and international developments following US and Israeli aggression against Iran.
During the call, the Iranian president urged Islamic nations to remain vigilant against efforts to sow division within the Muslim world, stressing that countries in the region should not allow external powers to undermine unity and stability.
Pezeshkian said Iran had been engaged in diplomatic efforts when it was again subjected to military attacks, arguing this showed Washington was not seeking a genuine resolution. He added that Iran has no dispute with Islamic countries, calling them brothers, while asserting that Tehran’s actions are based on its right to self‑defense.
He also welcomed any initiative by regional countries to strengthen cooperation, restore stability, and promote peace, noting that millions of Iranians participated in International Quds Day rallies despite security threats.
President el‑Sisi, for his part, expressed condolences over the loss of Iranian lives and reaffirmed Egypt’s opposition to war, instability, and insecurity in the region.
The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.
The attacks have involved extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.
In response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.