US waives rights curbs on Egypt military aid over Iran war role, clears $320 mn funds
- Posted on October 1, 2026
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US waives rights curbs on Egypt military aid over Iran war role, clears $320 mn funds
The US State Department waived human rights conditions for Egypt's military aid of over $300 million. This decision aligns with Egypt's support during the US military operation in Iran. For years, Egypt has received about $1.3 billion annually in military aid from the US. There have been previous tensions over human rights issues concerning Egypt's record.
