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Egypt forms ‘Crisis Committee' to monitor repercussions of Iranian-Israeli military escalation
CAIRO – 16 June 2025: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has issued a directive to establish a high-level "Crisis Committee" tasked with monitoring the repercussions of the ongoing military escalation between Iran and Israel and preparing for potential impacts across multiple sectors.
Cabinet Spokesperson Counselor Mohamed El-Homossany stated that the committee will be chaired by the Prime Minister and will include key officials such as the Governor of the Central Bank and the Ministers of Industry, Planning and Economic Development, International Cooperation, Electricity and Renewable Energy, Finance, Supply and Internal Trade, and Petroleum and Mineral Resources. Representatives from the Ministries of Defense, Interior, and Foreign Affairs, along with members of the General Intelligence Service and the Administrative Control Authority, will also participate.
El-Homossany added that Prime Minister Madbouly will hold regular meetings with the committee and is currently intensifying consultations with various advisory bodies to assess the evolving situation and its potential impact on the Egyptian economy, energy sector, food security, and national security.
For the fourth day in a raw, Iran and Israel have exchanged the launch of missiles and drones, killing dozens and injuring hundreds in both countries, besides bombing vital nuclear and scientific facilities. Iran said that most of the killed people are women and children, in addition to several nuclear scientists and military leaders.
