Chinese President Xi Jinping and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al‑Sisi met in Cairo to address the escalating tensions between the United States and Israel, and the potential spill‑over into Iran. Both leaders emphasized the need for restraint and diplomatic solutions, warning that the conflict could destabilize the broader Middle East. The meeting has prompted regional powers, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to reassess their defense postures and consider new alliances to counter possible Iranian retaliation. Their dialogue underscores the growing concern that a U.S.–Israel confrontation could trigger a wider regional crisis.
Chinese, Egyptian leaders discuss the US-Israel war on Iran, which has prompted regional powers to rethink defence.
