On Tuesday, the Egyptian presidency announced that President Abdel Fattah Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a phone call to discuss mediation efforts aimed at restoring stability in the region, which could positively affect maritime traffic in the Red Sea and mitigate economic losses for all parties involved.

The statement from the presidency highlighted that the two leaders deliberated on enhancing bilateral relations, reaffirming the depth and strength of the strategic ties that bind Egypt and the United States.

They emphasized their commitment to maintaining this cooperation in a manner that serves the mutual interests of their respective peoples.

In recent developments, the Iranian-aligned Houthi group has launched over 100 attacks on shipping vessels since the escalation of conflict involving Israel and Hamas in late 2023, claiming that their actions express solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza.

These maritime attacks have disrupted global trade routes and prompted the U.S. military to initiate operations aimed at intercepting missiles in the region.