Egypt

Iran justice minister departs for Egypt to attend COSP

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian Minister of Justice Amin Hossein Rahimi departed for Egypt to attend the Ninth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption.

Iranian education min. tours Cairo to attend ICESCO conf.

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian Minister of Education traveled to Cairo to attend the 14th Session of the General Conference of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).

Tokyo ready to cooperate with Tehran under Raeisi admin.

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – The Japanese Foreign Minister, who is scheduled to travel to Cairo, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Amman, Doha, and Ankara on August 24, announced Tokyo's readiness to cooperate with the administration of Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi.

High-ranking Zionist security delegation travels to Cairo

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Egyptian sources reported that a high-ranking Zionist security delegation traveled to Cairo for few hours with the aim of asking Egypt to keep the Gaza Strip calm in the face of the regime's current challenges.

Khatibzadeh:

Neighbors are not place of contention with others for Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – In reaction to Biden's letter about Iran in a meeting with the Iraqi Prime Minister, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that Iran has not made its neighboring countries a place of contention with others.

5 Egyptian troops killed in ISIL attack in northern Sinai

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – ISIL terrorist attack on Egyptian troops in Sinai killed at least five security forces and wounded several others.

Iran futsal advances to semi-final of Thai tournament

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian national men's futsal team has advanced to the semi-final of an international tournament underway in Thailand.

Khatibzadeh:

7th round of Vienna talks to be held under new administration

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that the 7th round of Vienna talks will be held under the new administration of Iran.

Iranian, Egyptian officials reportedly hold meeting in Cairo

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – A Qatari newspaper reported on a meeting between a delegation of Iranian and Egyptian officials in Cairo last week, citing Egyptian-Iranian efforts to improve bilateral relations.

Egypt to release ship that blocked Suez

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Following a settlement between the company and canal authorities, Egypt is to release the ship that blocked Suez.

Bin Salman, Al-Sisi discuss formation of Arab NATO

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Following the recent surprise meeting between the Saudi Crown Prince and the Egyptian President, Egyptian sources reported that the two sides discussed some regional issues, including the formation of the "Arab NATO".

Egypt complains to UN of Ethiopia's measures on Nile dam fill

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) –The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that Egypt has sent a letter to UN Security Council to reaffirm its "complete rejection" of Ethiopia's unilateral measures on filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

Egypt rejects Ethiopian PM's statements on building new dams

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Egypt rejected on Monday the statements of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that Ethiopia will build a number of dams across the country.

Egyptian court ruling on ship Ever Given expected on June 20

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) –A court in Egypt, has postponed the ruling on the Suez Canal lawsuit against the owners of the container ship Ever Given, which ran aground in the Suez Canal and blocked the waterway, until June 20, the canal press service said.

2nd Egyptian security delegation arrives in Gaza

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – The second security delegation of the Egyptian intelligence entered the Gaza Strip on Sunday.

Jordanian king calls for halting Zionists crimes in Palestine

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – King Abdullah II of Jordan in his latest stance on the developments in the occupied lands and territories stated that international consultations should continue to stop Israel's hostile actions in Palestine.

'Tel Aviv regime's fake solemnity will never be rebuilt'

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The Office for the Protection of the Interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Ciro, in a tweet, wrote Tel Aviv regime's fake solemnity will never be rebuilt.

Egypt starts expanding Suez Canal's southern stretch

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Egypt started dredging works for expanding the Suez Canal's southern section to allow two-way traffic in the international man-made waterway, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced Saturday.

Turkey, Egypt to hold first political consultation in 8 years

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Ankara and Cairo are set to hold political consultation after some eight years.

Understanding btw Iran, SA, Egypt, Turkey in favor of region

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Qasim al-Araji, Iraq's national security advisor believes that resolving differences and reaching an understanding between the four major countries of Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey are in favor of the region.

Train derails in Egypt, leaves dozens injured

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Egyptian sources reported that a train derailed in this country, injuring dozens of people.

Egypt's newly-found ancient city to take 10 years to excavate

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – It will take archaeologists at least 10 years to fully excavate the recently discovered ancient city in modern Egypt's eastern Luxor Governorate.

Egypt’s Sisi warns ‘all options open’ after dam talks fail

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Egyptian President el-Sisi has warned that “all options are open” after the latest round of talks between his country, Sudan and Ethiopia about a giant dam built by the latter on the Blue Nile ended without progress.

UN calls for compromise, coop. over Nile dam

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The United Nations on Tuesday called for compromise and cooperation in order to reach an agreement over the disputed Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile.

Cairo concerned about Abu Dhabi suspicious actions: Report

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Egyptian sources say tensions between Cairo and Abu Dhabi have escalated to the point where the Egyptian president has ordered a review of recent relations between some Egyptian officials and the UAE.

Egypt seeking $1B in compensation for Suez Canal calamity

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – Egypt's Suez Canal Authority (SCA) will seek over 1 billion US dollars in compensation for the losses caused by the container ship Ever Given that was stuck in the waterway and blocking navigation for six days, SCA chairman

Ever Given ship refloated in the Suez Canal: report

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – The Ever Given container ship has been successfully refloated after being stranded in the Suez Canal for almost a week, an Egyptian official has said.