Why Iran, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey Should Unite
By: Khaledin Ziaei, Head of the Educational Discourse of the Nation Think Tank – Special for “Sangar”
Original video: چراغ سبز ایران به مصر
The renaming of Khaled Islambouli Street in Tehran to Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah Street on the 40th anniversary of the death of former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is a significant signal toward the restoration of diplomatic relations between Iran and Egypt. This symbolic move may lay the groundwork for upgrading bilateral ties to the ambassadorial level. This article aims to analyze this development within the context of regional geopolitical dynamics, particularly in relation to the geopolitical triangle comprising Iran, Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan.
Iran–Egypt relations have been strained since the Islamic Revolution in Iran and the assassination of Anwar Sadat by the Egyptian Khaled Islambouli. Naming a street in Tehran after Islambouli was long considered a symbol of the diplomatic rupture between the two countries. Renaming this street after four decades may mark the opening of a new chapter in their relationship.
Given the unprecedented military and intelligence pressure on Iran from Western powers, the need for a regional alliance between Iran, Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan is becoming more urgent. Such an alliance could serve as a strategic bulwark for the peoples of the region against the expansionist designs of the West and Israel.
If Iran remains isolated, it may become increasingly vulnerable to external threats. A possible fall of the Islamic Republic could trigger the collapse of other key regional states such as Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey. Analysts argue that the ultimate goal of transregional powers and Israel is to ensure a single dominant force in the Middle East—namely, Israel.
Conclusion:
The renaming of Khaled Islambouli Street is not merely an administrative decision, but a significant step toward strategic rapprochement between Iran and Egypt. The future of regional stability depends on the convergence of major Islamic nations such as Iran, Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan. Without such a union, the balance of power in the Middle East will shift in favor of Israel.
Prediction and Recommendation:
With the renaming of Khaled Islambouli Street in central Tehran to Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah Street—forty years after Anwar Sadat’s assassination by Khaled Islambouli—it is almost certain that we will soon witness a strengthening of Iran–Egypt relations and, ultimately, the reopening of embassies at the ambassadorial level. As we have said in interviews, if Iran, Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan do not soon form a strong and respected alliance, Iran may not be able to withstand the unprecedented military and intelligence pressure from Western powers alone. If the Islamic Republic collapses, this would pave the way for the destabilization of Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey. According to the desires of the global powers and Israeli officials, the Middle East should be left with only one unmatched power in the future—and that is Israel. Nothing and no one else.
