According to a presidential statement, El-Sisi emphasized the need to ensure stability and security in the region amid rising tensions over US threats to attack Iran.

The two presidents exchanged greetings for Eid al-Fitr, a holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims.

Since returning to power, US President Donald Trump has intensified his threats against Iran, whose authorities have warned they will respond to any attack.

In recent days, regional press reported on the Pentagon’s decision to send several B-2 strategic bombers to Diego Garcia Island in the Indian Ocean for a possible air strike. It also reinforced its presence at US bases in Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Tehran has repeatedly claimed that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, although Western powers, led by Washington, doubt this assertion.

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