Iran Calls for Egyptians’ Vigilance against Enemies’ Plots

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Araqchi urged the Egyptians to maintain their vigilance against the divisive enemies’ plots, hoping that the current developments in Egypt would serve the Arab nation’s interests.
“The resilient Egyptian nation, thanks to its prudence and deep understanding of the difficult situation ahead, would hold at bay the opportunism of foreigners and enemies of Egypt’s independence and grandeur,” Araqchi said on Thursday.

Meantime, he underlined the importance of respect for the Egyptians’ legitimate demands and reinforcement of national unity.

The Iranian diplomat expressed the hope that the demands of the Egyptian people, parties, and political groups would be heeded through a democratic path, and the ground prepared for Egyptians from all walks of life to have a say in running the country’s affairs. After days of massive anti-government protests in Egypt, the military overthrew the country’s President Mohamed Mursi.

Late Wednesday in a speech on state television, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the head of Egypt’s army, announced that Mursi was no longer in office.

Police later began arresting key presidential aides and the leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood.

Sisi also suspended the country’s constitution, saying that new parliamentary elections will be held.

The army chief declared Head of Supreme Constitutional Court Adli Mansour as the interim president.