Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called on U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday to help end the war in Iran, stating that only he has the power to do so. He also expressed concerns that oil prices might soar past $200 a barrel. Speaking at the Egypt Energy Show 2026 in Cairo, Sisi said, “Mr. President, nobody can stop the war in our region in the Gulf but you. Please, help us stop this conflict. You have the ability to make it happen.” Egypt has long received military aid from the United States and support from wealthy Gulf nations. The country has condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf Arab countries and has advocated for diplomatic solutions to prevent a larger regional conflict. Sisi warned that the ongoing war could lead to serious supply shortages and rising prices, effects that have yet to be fully felt. He mentioned, “I am concerned that attacks on energy facilities, whether they are production sites or refineries, will have very serious consequences for the global economy and fuel costs.” Experts have cautioned that “the price of a barrel of oil could exceed $200, and this is not an exaggeration,” he added. He also highlighted a potential crisis for global food supplies, pointing out that interruptions in fertilizer exports could significantly raise prices. “Wealthy nations may cope with this, but for middle-income and fragile economies, it could severely threaten their stability,” he stated. Egypt and Israel have maintained diplomatic relations since a peace treaty in 1979, which returned the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt after it was taken during the 1967 war.
