30.03.2026 14:51
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called on U.S. President Donald Trump, saying, "You are the only person who can stop the war in our region"; the statement brought back to the forefront the past close relationship between the two leaders.
While the war between the US-Israel and Iran continues in the Middle East, a striking statement came from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Sisi directly addressed US President Donald Trump, stating that Trump is the only leader who can stop the war in the region.
“ONLY YOU CAN STOP THIS WAR”
Speaking at the opening of the Egypt Energy Show (Egypes) held in Cairo, Sisi said, “I am telling President Trump: You are the only person who can stop this war in the Gulf.” These words highlighted the current state of tension in the region and international expectations.
TRUMP-SISI LINE ACTIVE AGAIN
Sisi's statement brought the past relationship between the two leaders back into focus. During Trump's presidency, the Washington-Cairo line progressed strongly, with Trump referring to Sisi as a “great leader.” The two leaders had maintained close contact on security, energy, and regional stability issues.
The Sisi administration had also received strong support from the Trump administration, particularly due to its tough policies against the Muslim Brotherhood and its approach to regional security. Therefore, Cairo's current identification of Trump as the “leader who can solve the crisis” is seen not just as a diplomatic call, but as a message based on the trust established in the past.
EGYPT'S BALANCE POLICY
Traditionally, Egypt plays a balancing role in the Middle East while avoiding direct involvement in the Iran-US tensions. However, the expansion of the war in the region poses serious risks for Cairo in terms of energy security and economic stability.
Sisi's statement is interpreted as an effort to maintain Egypt's neutrality while exerting diplomatic pressure on Washington. The threats to energy lines and trade routes in the Gulf, in particular, have led Cairo to send such strong messages.
“TRUMP IS THE KEY ACTOR” MESSAGE
According to experts, Sisi's statement re-emphasizes the US's decisive role in the region while also highlighting Trump's critical impact on the course of the war. This statement also serves as a clear call to Washington for a ceasefire or the initiation of a negotiation process.
Sisi's words indicate that the search for diplomatic solutions to the war in the region is gaining momentum, not just military ones, and have shifted attention back to the steps Trump will take.