Egypt-Iran relations
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…
Egypt, Iran to resume direct flights after 31-year hiatus
Egypt
October 3, 2010
Egypt, Iran to resume direct flights after 31-year hiatus
Egypt and Iran have signed an agreement to resume direct flights between their respective capitals for the first time since…
Egypt cancels visit by Iranian FM following alleged remarks
Egypt
September 1, 2010
Egypt cancels visit by Iranian FM following alleged remarks
Egypt on Wednesday canceled a scheduled visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki after the latter was accused of describing…
Reports: Iranian MPs to enter Gaza via Egypt
Egypt
July 22, 2010
Reports: Iranian MPs to enter Gaza via Egypt
Officials at the Iranian special interests office in Cairo have denied any knowledge about four Iranian parliamentary deputies that will…
Larijani denies visit connected to Mubarak Gulf tour
Egypt
December 22, 2009
Larijani denies visit connected to Mubarak Gulf tour
Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Ali Larijani said his visit to Cairo is "not in any way" connected to President Hosni Mubarak's…