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Araghchi’s statements had several key points including support for the Resistance Front and readiness to strike back to any new Israeli aggression against Iran as well as efforts to reduce tensions to stop attacks on Lebanon and Gaza and establish a cease-fire.
It is not far-fetched to assume that Araghchi, during his visits to Arab countries, also issued warnings to regional US allies that assisting Israel or the United States in any operation against Iran would come at a great cost. According to reports, the foreign minister is also set to travel to Baghdad today to pursue these objectives.
However, the most significant news is that Araghchi is reportedly planning to visit Egypt soon, where he will meet with the president, foreign minister, and intelligence minister. If realized, this would be the first visit by an Iranian foreign minister to Egypt in years, following a period of strained relations between the two countries. In fact, Araghchi’s visit to Egypt is remarkable not only in terms of bilateral relations but also as a starting point for normalizing ties between the two major Muslim countries in the region. It also marks an important destination in Iran’s diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and stop the war.
Egypt, along with Qatar and the US, has made efforts to mediate between Hamas and Israel and bring about a cease-fire over the past year. Although these efforts have not yielded the expected results, Cairo maintains relationships with both Hamas and other Muslim and Arab countries, as well as with Israel and the US.
In this regard, Egypt can be seen as the piece that could complete the puzzle of Iran’s diplomatic efforts aimed at containing or reducing tensions in the region.