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Mehr News Agency – Bin Group the international: Cultural, civil and commercial relations between Iran and Egypt have a long history. Egypt has been related to Iran for a long time, and its history dates back to the Achaemenid period. During the past few days and shortly after the agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia, there are discussions about the preparation of Tehran and Cairo for negotiations and opening a new page in the ups and downs relations between Egypt and Iran.
The relations between Egypt and Iran have faced many ups and downs based on the nature of the political system ruling Egypt. During the period of the monarchy, the relations between the parties were strong and the proof of that was the marriage of Fawzia, the sister of King Farouk, to the deposed Shah of Iran. During the period of Jamal Abdul Nasser, he also supported the government of Mossadegh, who was deposed by the Westerners after the nationalization of Iran’s oil industry.
During the period of Anwar Sadat and Hosni Mubarak, the relations between the two countries were severed. During the Sadat era, he opposed the Iranian Islamic Revolution and supported the deposed Shah. The Mubarak regime also moved in line with the American and Western policies in the direction of opposition to the Islamic Republic of Iran. After the revolution of January 2011 and the overthrow of the Hosni Mubarak regime and the coming to power of the Muslim Brotherhood, the relations between the two countries witnessed a dynamic and the former president of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad went to Egypt and a new era of relations between the two countries was established. But with the dismissal of Morsi and the inauguration of Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi He tried to get the support of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council countries and now, with the rapprochement of Iran and Saudi Arabia, the process of relations has entered a new phase.
What happens behind the scenes of relationships?
Arabic new Recently, he wrote in a report: Efforts to restore relations between Egypt and Iran are going on seriously and extensively in the current situation when the region is facing the process of reducing tensions between different countries.
Egyptian diplomatic sources revealed that based on the agreements made, a meeting between Iran and Egypt at the highest level of security officials will be held in Baghdad next July.
An Egyptian diplomat who asked not to be named in this load He said: Iraq’s mediation took place after the efforts of Oman, which took the initiative to resume relations between Iran and Egypt.
The source confirmed that Egypt’s reservations related to the case of relations with Iran have decreased in the recent period, especially after Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to resume relations between the two countries.
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution also met withHaitham Bin Tariq Al Saeed” pointed to the Sultan of Oman’s statement regarding Egypt’s willingness to resume relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and emphasized: We welcome this position and we have no problem in this regard.
Egypt can from yoke America leave?
It seems that the Egyptian authorities are currently slowly revising their foreign policy and freeing themselves from the American shackles in this load and getting closer to Iran may be one of the headlines of this review.
According to the historical background, population, powerful army, Egypt has important components, but due to its financial dependence on America and some other countries in some regional and international cases. international Including Iran’s case, it seems that it is facing difficulties and this decision get makes it difficult and actually the position get Sameh Foreign Minister Shukri’s response to the media report can also be considered in this context.
A series of factors over the past 43 years have caused the relations between Iran and Egypt to darken, such that some of these factors have decreased in importance over time and a set of new factors have replaced them, and these issues have created restrictions and obstacles for Egypt to normalize relations. It has happened with Iran.
In recent years, Iran has repeatedly expressed its interest in expanding relations with Egypt and has tried to send positive signals to this country in line with the implementation of the policy of developing relations with the countries of the region. The positive signals that so far have not reached a clear result in the field of expanding diplomatic relations between the two countries and the relations between the two countries are still at the level of activities of the Office of the Protector of Interests in Tehran and Cairo.
But as it was said, the resumption of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia and the agreement between Tehran and Riyadh to solve the problems between the two countries have made the Egyptian authorities struggle and they have taken a new path, although they are still moving cautiously. Anwar Sadat’s theory of total reliance on America has expired, even though it appears to have been fundamentally wrong. What has happened to Egypt from the compromise agreement, just as Jordan and Sudan did not achieve anything and are struggling with severe economic crises.
Egyptian officials are freeing themselves from American shackles because they are extremely angry that their American ally has not done anything to solve the country’s severe economic crisis, although they do not express it. They are concerned about the actions of the United States in relation to Ethiopia’s dam Ennahda He has not done anything, they are unhappy.
The signs of Cairo’s liberation from Washington’s shackles are Egypt’s disregard for the US request to close its airspace to Russian military planes on their way to Syria, Egypt’s convergence with Russia and Cairo’s desire to join the Sino-Russian alliance that aims to undermine Dollars and figures get The financial and political system is new.
These actions of Egypt are of great importance and give it more power to maneuver at the regional and international level the international will give. The equation governing the relations between Egypt and America, which actually aims to support the Zionist regime, has brought great harm to Egypt, and the regional and international role international It has weakened. Turning Egypt towards Iran and before that Syria, Russia and China is the current option of this country.
Anwar Sadat’s theory of relying entirely on America has expired, even though it appears to have been fundamentally wrong. What has Egypt gained from the compromise agreement, just as Jordan and Sudan did not achieve anything and are struggling with severe economic crises.
America’s anger and fear Tel Aviv
It is certain that the negotiations between Egypt and Iran have angered the United States, which provides annual financial aid to Egypt. This consultation and the approach of Egypt and Iran to each other is scary Tel Avi has followed so that “Yair Lapid“, the former prime minister of the Zionist regime warned the cabinet of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about any rapprochement between Iran and Egypt.
Lapid In a tweet, he wrote: “The closeness of Egypt and Iran is in conflict with the interests of Israel and the region.”
advantage the benefit Egyptian experts said about Iran-Egypt relations: There are countries that will try to neutralize any rapprochement between Egypt and Iran, because the role of this convergence is to create changes. Geostrategic It will lead in the region and Tel Aviv will suffer. This convergence, which we hope will be realized, will act as a brake for the normalization of relations between the Arab countries Tel Aviv lead to and limit the consequences of Abraham’s agreement, is something that politicians Tel Aviv They are aware of it and consider themselves the biggest losers of this step.
Cairo’s strategic interests from relations with Iran
Abdullah Al Ash’lThe former assistant to the Egyptian foreign minister believes that it is not expedient to continue cutting ties between Egypt and Iran. On the contrary, Cairo’s strategic interests lie in the resumption of these relations, and if this happens, it will benefit both countries, especially the Egyptian side.
He added: Ensuring the security of the Suez Canal waterway and ensuring the safe passage of ships through the Bab Al Mandab One of the advantages of Egypt is in resuming these relations. In addition, the opening of Egypt to Iran will help to boost tourism, and more than ten million Iranian tourists who are eagerly waiting to visit religious places and shrines of the Ahl al-Bayt may come to Egypt every year. In addition, there is the possibility of growing trade between the two countries, and this will greatly help Egypt’s troubled economy. The normalization of relations between Egypt and Iran does not mean entering into a crisis with the United States.
“advantage the benefitThe professor of international relations at Cairo University said about the effects of the closeness of Egypt and Iran if it happens: Strategic benefits can be gained by Egypt from the transition of relations with Iran, such as the security of waterways and profit from tourism.
After establishing relations with Egypt, Iran pursues certain goals, including neutralizing the actions of the United States.
final word
In the end, what can be said is that Iran and Egypt are undoubtedly two powerful countries in the Middle East with a long cultural, civilizational and historical background. These two countries are among the important centers and main poles of the Islamic world and the region may Future. The closeness of their relations will create countless political, economic, cultural, and other benefits, opportunities, and privileges for the two countries.
Geographically and geopolitically, there are two important and vital strategic crossings in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf and the Suez Canal in the Red Sea are located in the territory of each of them. from this They have strategic and central value.
Due to the fact that Iran and Egypt, as the crossing of East and West, have been connected with each other for a long time and have been very decisive in the development of history and civilization. the closest And they are considered the largest land route in Europe to the Far East, and are also always considered due to the presence of the Suez Canal Powers have been big
Currently, Iran and Egypt are the two main pillars of the Islamic world, and their proximity to each other or political coordination between them can have positive and favorable effects on the development process of the region and the Islamic world.
Egyptians certainly want relations with Iran, but the facts should not be ignored. Relationship problems between two parties need more time and goodwill alone is not enough. The complexity of issues caused by the influence of different internal political forces in Egypt, regional competition and the long-term disconnection of Iran-Egypt relations have complicated the work, and one should not expect rapid progress, especially since the pressures of the United States and others should also be taken into account, which causes Egypt should move hand in hand in this field. In fact, America’s stick over Egypt makes the process difficult. Despite this, there is a serious determination on the part of the two countries and the convergence of the two countries can increase the potential to face the challenges.
Another issue that is important in this context is Washington’s view on the relations between Egypt and Iran. America, as the staunch enemy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, will never allow important regional countries to interact with each other and will make every effort to prevent any interaction between regional countries. America will never allow a superior power other than the Zionist regime in the region or the consolidation of regional powers.
Another issue is Egypt’s relationship with the Zionist regime. Tel Aviv He will never be a spectator to strengthen any relationship between Egypt and Iran, especially as he tries to create a gap between the Arab countries and Iran. Any approach of Egypt to Iran will be accompanied by the reaction of the Zionists.
But Egypt will also try to be independent in its foreign policy and reduce foreign pressure in this field. The relationship between Egypt and Iran is complicated and each side is aware of the value of this relationship. But the existence of obstacles and challenges and its administration in a way that does not conflict with the national interests of the parties is effective in this field. Iran and Egypt look at political, national, economic and security interests in this field.
The issue that can be said about Iran-Egypt relations is that the possibility of improving economic relations weighs on political relations, and especially Egyptians’ priority is the discussion of economic issues. Of course, currently Egyptians still do not have a clear idea of the benefits that can be created in normalization conditions.
What can be said briefly about the relations between Iran and Egypt are;
– Obstruction by the US and the Zionist regime on any attempt to bring Iran and Egypt closer together.
– Ambiguity in the position of Egyptians towards Iran and whether they choose the economic relationship and principle of interests or take a political position towards the issues.
– Areas of close relations, especially in the field of tourism and cultural industry. The presence of holy places belonging to Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH) in Egypt plays an important role in this field. The interaction between the university and the cultural centers of the two countries can play a significant role in this field.
– Closeness of views on some regional issues, including Syria.
– The difference in views of the parties about the Zionist regime, especially the Camp David agreement between this regime and Egypt.
– Trying to create a common strategy and move the two countries towards greater convergence.
– Targeted management of the media and press of the two countries to help the convergence between the parties.
-Unity of efforts in the fight against terrorism.
It is certain that General Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi He should stop being overly cautious and overcome the obstacles to improving his country’s relations with Iran in order to open a new page in the relations between the two countries, especially since the parties have similar views in many fields.
Convergence between important countries in the region, including Iran and Egypt, can be effective in solving many problems in the region. The parties should take steps to remove the existing obstacles. Convergence between the two countries can have many benefits for the peoples of Egypt and Iran, and therefore Egypt must take serious steps to improve relations.