Egypt has condemned military strikes conducted by the Israeli army against Iran, calling the attack a “blatant and extremely dangerous regional escalation” and a “flagrant violation of international law”.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Egyptian government said it was following the rapidly unfolding developments with deep concern and warned that the “unjustified act” threatened to plunge the entire region into chaos.
“Egypt condemns the military strikes conducted by the Israeli army against the Islamic Republic of Iran early on Friday, 13 June 2025,” the statement read. “These strikes represent a blatant and extremely dangerous regional escalation, a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter, and a direct threat to regional and international peace and security.”
Cairo said the attack would only serve to inflame the situation and lead to a wider conflict with unprecedented consequences for regional stability.
“This action jeopardises the well-being of the region’s peoples and threatens to plunge the entire region into overwhelming chaos,” the statement continued.
Egypt reiterated its position that political and peaceful solutions are the only way to resolve regional crises.
“Egypt reiterates its assertion that there are no military solutions to the region’s crises, but rather that they must be resolved through political and peaceful means,” it said.
The statement concluded by saying that security for any nation, including Israel, could not be achieved through force. “Furthermore, Egypt affirms that the arrogance of power will not bring security to any nation, including Israel. Instead, security can only be achieved through respect for the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of states, the realisation of justice, and an end to the Israeli occupation of Arab lands.”
