US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a high-level diplomatic call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday to coordinate on regional security and the protection of American citizens. Evacuation assistanceAccording to a statement from the US Department of State, Secretary Rubio expressed his formal gratitude to Minister Abdelatty for Egypt’s instrumental role in facilitating the safe repatriation of US citizens. Egypt has served as a critical transit hub, ensuring that Americans caught in regional hostilities could return home safely via Egyptian territory. Regional securityThe two top diplomats also conducted a comprehensive review of the “persistent threats” posed by the Iranian regime to regional stability. Land exit to EgyptOn Tuesday, the US Embassy in Jerusalem has issued an urgent security directive advising American citizens in Israel to utilize land routes into Egypt as commercial aviation options remain nearly non-existent.

Source: Egypt Independent March 06, 2026 10:35 UTC