US military aid to Egypt worth $300 million

The U.S. Department of State announced that it has decided to provide military aid to Egypt exceeding $300 million, in light of Cairo’s “constructive role” since the onset of tensions between the United States and Iran. Major General Dr. Ahmed Kamal, an advisor at the Military Academy for Advanced Strategic Studies, stated that “the U.S. administration’s decision to release a portion of the military aid earmarked for Egypt, which had been subject to certain restrictions linked to democracy and human rights files, comes within the context of America’s recognition of Egypt’s pivotal role in supporting regional security and stability.” He added that “the statement issued by the U.S. Department of State emphasized the importance of this aid in supporting counterterrorism efforts, securing borders, and preventing the spread of security threats.”