'We are paying a heavy price': Egyptian FM says U.S.-Iran war straining regional economy

Egypt and its neighbors across the Middle East are paying a heavy economic price for the simmering U.S.-Iran war, Egypt's top diplomat said in an exclusive interview, urging de-escalation and appealing to President Trump as a "man of peace" capable of ending the conflict.

'We are paying a heavy price': Egyptian FM says U.S.-Iran war straining regional economy

TL;DR

  • Egypt and its Middle Eastern neighbors are facing significant economic consequences from the U.S.-Iran conflict.
  • Egypt's top diplomat called for de-escalation of the tensions.
  • The diplomat appealed to President Trump, describing him as a "man of peace" capable of ending the conflict.