President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has called on Donald Trump to intervene and end the escalating conflict in the Gulf, warning that oil prices could surge beyond $200 per barrel.
Speaking at the Egypt Energy Show 2026 in Cairo, El-Sisi stressed that the United States holds the key to de-escalation in the region.
“I tell President Trump: nobody can stop the war in our region in the Gulf but you,” he said.
Highlighting the economic risks, Sisi pointed to growing concerns over supply disruptions, adding that “the price of a barrel of oil could reach more than $200, and this is not an exaggeration.”
Egypt, a longstanding recipient of US military assistance and support from Gulf allies, has condemned Iranian strikes on Gulf Arab states while pushing for diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider regional war.
The warning comes as tensions intensify following Iran’s actions in the region, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route.
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, urged global intervention to safeguard energy routes and regional stability.
“The brutal Iranian threats against energy facilities and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz constitute not only a blatant violation of international law but also a direct threat to global energy,” he said.
The GCC, comprising Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain has faced a wave of drone and missile attacks, while the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz has choked a passage that previously handled about a fifth of global oil supply.
Analysts warn that continued instability in the Gulf could trigger severe global economic consequences, with energy markets already reacting to the escalating crisis.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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