{
  "id": 17381975,
  "title": "Gulf security 'inseparable' from stability of Middle East, says Egypt FM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/gulf-security-inseparable-from-stability-of-middle-east-says-egypt-fm",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-31T10:02:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/10/31/gulf-security-inseparable-from-stability-of-middle-east-says-egypt-fm/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Egypt's Foreign Minister warned that security threats in the Gulf would have far-reaching consequences across the wider Middle East, urging for a transition from crisis management to building a stable regional order. Speaking at the IISS Manama Dialogue, Mr. Abdelatty emphasized that instability in the region could have global repercussions. The Gulf states faced repeated missile and drone attacks from Iran following the February war, with Tehran targeting countries with US military assets, energy infrastructure, and other strategic sites. Meanwhile, Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen renewed attacks on Saudi Arabia, threatening to escalate the conflict further. While direct US-Iran military confrontation has eased at times, concerns are growing about a potential resurgence of hostilities after the US midterm elections on November 3. Mr. Abdelatty expressed extreme concern over a new escalation, stating that it would be more destructive and futile. He stressed the importance of maritime security, noting that disruptions could impact global energy and food security, financial markets, supply chains, and international trade. The Egyptian diplomat called for a comprehensive approach to regional stability, shifting from reacting to individual threats to preventing conflicts before they arise. On the same panel, Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji discussed a recent visit by Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to Tehran, aimed at easing tensions, promoting dialogue, and supporting mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan. While the talks made little progress, the parties agreed to continue discussions. Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey requested Iran to urge the Houthis to cease their attacks on the kingdom, while Iran proposed a regional truce. Regarding Saudi Arabia's relationship with the US, Mr. Elkhereiji emphasized that the kingdom views the US as a major partner, providing intelligence and targeting assistance in its campaign against the Houthis without participating directly in military strikes.",
  "summary": "Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty warned that any threat to Gulf security would reverberate across the wider Middle East, calling for a shift from crisis management to building a regional order capable of preventing conflict. Mr Abdelatty spoke at the IISS Manama Dialogue annual security forum in Bahrain, where he stressed that instability in the region could have consequences worldwide.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}