Eyptian President Begs Trump "Please! Only You Can Stop the War"

Egypt’s leadership is escalating warnings over the global fallout of the war on Iran, linking rising energy disruption to economic instability, food insecurity, and mounting domestic pressure.

Speaking at the Egypt Energy Show 2026, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said only U.S. President Donald Trump could halt the conflict, warning that oil prices could exceed $200 per barrel. “Nobody can stop the war in our region in the Gulf but you,” Sisi said, adding: “Please… help us stop the war. You are capable of doing so.”

He cautioned that fears of prices surpassing $200 were “not an exaggeration,” reflecting mounting concern over supply disruptions.

Sisi warned of “twin shocks” driven by shortages and rising prices, particularly if energy infrastructure is targeted. “I fear that targeting energy facilities… will have very serious repercussions for the global economy,” he said.

The Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about 20% of global oil and gas supply, has been heavily disrupted, amplifying volatility in energy markets.

Egypt is already absorbing significant economic pressure. Gas import costs surged from $560 million to $1.65 billion per month, forcing the government to introduce rationing measures, including earlier shop closures, reduced street lighting and remote work policies.

Authorities have also slowed energy-intensive state projects and cut fuel consumption to contain rising costs, as part of broader emergency measures.

Beyond energy, Sisi warned of a looming food crisis tied to fertilizer shortages. “Wealthy countries might be able to absorb this,” he said, but for fragile economies “it could have a very, very severe impact on their stability.”

The disruption of fertilizer exports linked to the conflict is expected to affect global agricultural output and prices.

Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said Iran’s actions, including closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on energy infrastructure, violate international law and threaten global supply chains.

He warned that strikes on facilities across Gulf states and disruption of maritime routes risk further destabilizing energy markets.