“Strategic Balance” Under Stress: Egypt and the U.S.-Israeli War with Iran
Egypt’s quiet participation adds air defense capacity, but officials still avoid open coordination with Israel as Iran probes Gulf defenses.
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Egypt is in the Gulf, but it won’t fight alongside Israel — and Iran knows it
The Egyptian government treats any suggestion of operational coordination with Israel as a liability it cannot absorb domestically or regionally. By Amine Ayoub, Middle East Forum When the Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates announced May 7 that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had personally inspected an Egyptian fighter squadron stationed in the UAE, the Egyptian government said nothing. No confirmation, no denial, no contex…
“Strategic Balance” under Stress: Egypt and the U.S.-Israeli War with Iran
Egypt has been walking a tightrope since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began, joining mediation efforts while signalling solidarity with Gulf Arab partners under Iranian attack. But with some Gulf capitals voicing expectations of stronger support, Cairo may find itself under increasing pressure.
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