Overview

• Blinken and Egyptian FM Shoukry discussed enhancing regional stability, focusing on Israel and Sudan, and increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza.
• The U.S. Secretary of State reiterated the dangers of an escalation by Iran, highlighting its potential to destabilize the region.
• Blinken agreed on the importance of close coordination with Egypt to advance a path to a Palestinian state with security for Israel.
• In a call with Jordan's FM Safadi, Blinken stressed the urgency of avoiding further escalation by Iran and securing a ceasefire in Gaza.
• Efforts to resume peace negotiations in Sudan under the Jeddah platform were also a key topic of discussion.