Egypt-Iran relations
Iranian parliamentary delegation arrives in Cairo
Egypt
August 8, 2011
Iranian parliamentary delegation arrives in Cairo
An Iranian delegation arrived in Cairo on Monday for a two-day visit. Alaeddin Boroujerdi, the chairman of Iran's Islamic Consultative…
Agency: Iran diplomat leaves Cairo after spy query
Egypt
May 30, 2011
Agency: Iran diplomat leaves Cairo after spy query
An Iranian diplomat who Egypt had been briefly detained and questioned for spying left Cairo on Monday, Egypt's official news…
Iran says it will continue to build on cooperation with Egypt
Egypt
May 5, 2011
Iran says it will continue to build on cooperation with Egypt
Iran's foreign minister Ali Akbafr Salehi said on Wednesday that his country will resume collaboration with Egypt, and will continue…
PM Essam Sharaf: Egypt to have fresh start with Iran
Egypt
April 26, 2011
PM Essam Sharaf: Egypt to have fresh start with Iran
Egypt is opening a new chapter in its relations with Iran, Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf said Monday during a…
Egyptian FM: Gulf fears of Egypt-Iran detente ‘unjustified’
Egypt
April 17, 2011
Egyptian FM: Gulf fears of Egypt-Iran detente ‘unjustified’
Gulf States' fears of an Egyptian-Iranian rapprochement are "unjustified" and exaggerated, according to Menha Bakhoum, spokeswoman for Egypt's Ministry of…
Iranian official says Iran must establish ties with Egypt
Egypt
April 1, 2011
Iranian official says Iran must establish ties with Egypt
Chairman of Iran's parliamentary Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy Alaeddin Boroujerdi described establishing relations with Egypt as “an…
Egypt FM: Khomeini statement reflects malice
Egypt
February 5, 2011
Egypt FM: Khomeini statement reflects malice
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's statement regarding Egypt's nationwide protests "reveals feelings of hatred and hostility toward Egypt," said Egyptian Foreign Minister…
Trade minister: Egypt wants stable, normalized relations with Iran
Egypt
December 16, 2010
Trade minister: Egypt wants stable, normalized relations with Iran
Egypt wants "stable and normal" relations with Iran, Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Rachid Mohamed Rachid said on Wednesday.At…
Experts: Iran fatwa on Prophet’s wife will not bridge Sunni-Shia divide
Egypt
October 5, 2010
Experts: Iran fatwa on Prophet’s wife will not bridge Sunni-Shia divide
A recent fatwa issued by Iran’s supreme leader banning insults to Prophet Muhammad’s wife Aisha will not help ease tensions…
Tehran welcomes resumption of flights with Cairo, officials say
Egypt
October 5, 2010
Tehran welcomes resumption of flights with Cairo, officials say
Iran welcomes the newly-struck agreement with Egypt to resume flights between Tehran and Cairo, Iranian officials said. The deal breaks…