Cairo — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday called on U.S. President Donald Trump to help bring an end to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, warning that continued fighting threatens wider regional stability.
Speaking during a joint press conference in Cairo alongside Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, Sisi made a direct and public appeal to the American leader, emphasizing the urgent need for intervention.
“I say to President Trump: no one will be able to stop the war in our region, in the Gulf… Please, help us to stop the war, you are capable of it,” Sisi said.
Framing his remarks in humanitarian terms, the Egyptian president added: “I speak to you in the name of humanity and in the name of everyone who loves peace — and you, Mr President, are among those who love peace.”
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Sisi’s appeal comes as the conflict, now in its second month, raises fears of a broader regional escalation, particularly involving Gulf states and Iran. Egypt, a key regional actor, has increasingly pushed for diplomatic solutions amid growing instability.
The call for U.S. intervention followed a meeting of foreign ministers from several Muslim-majority countries in Pakistan on Sunday, where officials discussed possible pathways to de-escalation and peace.
However, diplomatic efforts appeared overshadowed by renewed tensions after President Trump reportedly threatened to target Iran’s electricity infrastructure and Kharg Island — a critical hub for the country’s oil exports.
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The contrasting messages highlight mounting concern among regional leaders, with Egypt seeking restraint while rhetoric from Washington signals a potential intensification of the conflict.
Sisi has previously urged Trump to play a decisive role in ending violence in the region. In October, he described the U.S. president as “the only one” capable of halting the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Analysts say Egypt’s continued appeals underscore its strategic interest in preventing a wider conflict that could disrupt trade routes, strain regional economies, and exacerbate security challenges.
As fighting persists, calls for international mediation are growing louder, with Egypt positioning itself at the forefront of diplomatic efforts to restore stability in the Middle East.
