Egypt’s president urges Trump to end Iran conflict, warns oil could spike beyond $200

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu

Egypt’s president urges Trump to end Iran conflict, warns oil could spike beyond $200

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has called on US President Donald Trump to step in and halt the escalating conflict with Iran, cautioning that the situation could drive global oil prices to extreme levels.

Speaking at the Egypt Energy Show 2026 in Cairo, the Egyptian leader warned that ongoing tensions and potential supply disruptions are fueling concerns among analysts that crude prices may surge past $200 per barrel.

Sisi stressed that only decisive intervention could prevent further escalation, appealing directly to Trump to de-escalate the situation and restore stability in the Gulf region.

Egypt, a longstanding ally of the United States with strong ties to Gulf countries, has consistently advocated for diplomatic solutions while condemning attacks targeting Gulf states.

Officials in Cairo say continued hostilities risk triggering wider economic and security consequences.

The Gulf Cooperation Council has also sounded the alarm over threats to vital energy infrastructure and key shipping routes.

Its Secretary-General, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, warned that recent developments, including attacks on oil facilities and disruptions to maritime traffic, pose serious risks to global energy security.

Particular concern surrounds the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage that once carried roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply. Any sustained disruption there could further strain global markets already unsettled by the conflict.

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