📚 Recently published at the Cairo International Book Fair by Jusoor Publishing, Dr. Mohamed Mohsen Abo El-Nour’s Al Ittihadiya and El Pasteur examines the complex relationship between Cairo and Tehran from Egypt’s 1952 revolution to the present day. Abo El-Nour chronicles the dramatic shifts between the two nations, from their confrontations during Nasser’s presidency to their recent warming of relations under President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, including the turbulent periods of Sadat, Khomeini, and Mubarak’s leadership.

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The book’s publication coincides with the significant rapprochement in Egypt-Iran relations, especially with former Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry’s visit to Tehran last year — the first by an Egyptian foreign minister since 1979 — to attend the mourning ceremonies for late Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi. The two capitals have been in ongoing talks about normalizing relations and reopening embassies, with a notable milestone being Iranian President Masoud Bezeshkian’s attendance at the D-8 Summit in Cairo last December.

The book is divided into two main parts. The first part covers Egypt-Iran relations from the 1952 revolution through the Cold War and Sadat’s presidency, as well as Iran’s shifting stance from the 1967 Arab-Israeli War to the 1973 October War, along with the significant economic, cultural, and social developments between 1970 and 1980.

The second part examines the dramatic shifts after the 1979 Islamic Revolution — from Egypt hosting the deposed Shah through Khomeini’s diplomatic break, Sadat’s assassination, the frozen relations under Mubarak, the the January 2011 and June 2013 revolutions, and finally, the current warming of ties under Sisi’s leadership. The author highlights how both countries now find common ground on various issues, particularly regarding Syria’s territorial integrity and regional crises.

Drawing on his extensive expertise in Iranian affairs, Abo El-Nour offers both detailed historical documentation and insightful analysis of these bilateral relations. His keen interest in behind-the-scenes politics allows him to unravel the complex decision-making process in both Cairo’s Ittihadiya Palace and Tehran’s Pasteur Palace, revealing the true motivations behind public positions and leadership decisions.

WHERE TO FIND IT- The book is available at the Jusoor Publishing House booth at the Cairo International Book Fair, Hall 1, Book C17.

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