DUBAI: Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, voiced concerns regarding the escalating tensions in the Red Sea, directly impacting Egypt, during discussions with his Iranian counterpart, Amir Abdolahian, Al Arabiya news channel reorted on Tuesday.
Shoukry emphasized the unprecedented threat the tensions posed to international shipping traffic.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said.
The officials delved into bilateral relations between Egypt and Iran, particularly following the summit between President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and President Ebrahim Raisi in November.
They addressed the ongoing conflict in Gaza, expressing concerns over its potential escalation.
Egyptian FM raises concerns over Red Sea tensions in talks with Iranian counterpart
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Egyptian FM raises concerns over Red Sea tensions in talks with Iranian counterpart
Several US warplanes crashed, crew survived: Kuwait defense ministry
- Three US warplanes were mistakenly shot down by Kuwait air defence: CENTCOM
KUWAIT: Several American warplanes crashed in Kuwait on Monday morning but their crew survived, Kuwait’s defense ministry said, as Iran pressed on with a third day of strikes in the Gulf.
“Several US warplanes crashed this morning. Confirming that all crew members survived,” a defense ministry spokesman said in a statement, adding that the cause was under investigation.
“Authorities immediately initiated search and rescue operations, evacuating the crews and transporting them to a hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. He noted that their condition is stable,” the statement added.
The US military said on Monday that Kuwaiti air defences mistakenly shot down three US F15 fighter jets flying in Iran-related operations. It confirmed that all six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition.
