Egyptian Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, on Friday received his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, in Cairo amid growing regional tensions following Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The attacks reportedly resulted in the deaths of several senior military officials and nuclear scientists.
At a joint press briefing, Wadephul expressed concern over the escalation and underlined the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions to regional stability. He stated, “Israel has the right to defend its existence and the security of its citizens.”
The German minister also voiced deep concern over Israel’s military actions and Iran’s retaliatory launch of hundreds of drones toward Israel, describing the developments as deeply troubling.
Abdelatty condemned what he termed a “dangerous and unjustified” escalation, warning that it could push the region into further instability. He reiterated Egypt’s firm stance on nuclear non-proliferation, which remains a central pillar of its foreign policy.
The Israeli strikes on Friday reportedly targeted key components of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and military assets, killing at least two senior military officers. It marked one of the most significant military actions Iran has faced since its conflict with Iraq in the 1980s, heightening fears of a broader conflict.
In response, Iran launched a retaliatory barrage of drones, some of which the Israeli military claimed to have intercepted. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a televised address, vowed strong action against Israel and called on the Iranian people to rally behind the country’s theocratic leadership.
