Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday called on U.S. President Donald Trump to help bring an end to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has now entered its second month and threatens to widen across the region. Speaking at a joint press conference in Cairo alongside Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, Sisi appealed directly to Washington’s influence, warning that the war could spiral further without decisive intervention. “No one will be able to stop the war in our region… Please, help us to stop it—you are capable of it,” Sisi said, framing his plea as a humanitarian call on behalf of civilians affected by the escalating violence.
His remarks came amid growing regional diplomatic efforts, including a meeting of foreign ministers from several Muslim-majority countries in Pakistan on Sunday, aimed at identifying a pathway to de-escalation and peace. Tensions intensified further after Trump reportedly warned of potential strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including electricity facilities and Kharg Island, a key hub for Iran’s oil exports. The threat has raised fears of a broader confrontation involving Iran and other regional powers. Sisi has repeatedly positioned the United States as a crucial mediator. In October, he described Trump as “the only one” capable of halting the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, underscoring Cairo’s reliance on U.S. diplomatic leverage in the region. With violence persisting and rhetoric escalating, regional leaders continue to push for urgent international intervention to prevent a wider crisis.
