Egypt: Iran less important than peace process

Egypt does not agree with Israel's point of view that Iran's nuclear ambitions are a higher priority for the region than Mideast peace, the presidential spokesman said Sunday.

Israel is looking to rally moderate Arab nations around the idea that Iran is the common danger to the whole region. The comments from presidential spokesman Suleiman Awwad, however, indicate that Egypt refuses to let Israel side step the issue of the peace process. His remarks come just ahead of President Barack Obama's visit to the region and a high profile speech expected to address the faltering peace process. (AP)