Egypt: We have increased contacts with Tehran, Washington and Riyadh In an interview with "Sky News", the Egyptian Foreign Minister announced that Cairo has increased diplomatic contacts with Tehran, Washington and Riyadh in order to prevent the escalation of tensions and the emergence of a military conflict. Badr Abdul Ati also announced Egypt's intensive diplomatic moves in coordination with the member states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council, Turkey and Pakistan to reduce tensions and prevent the spread of the military crisis in the region.