Egypt has pulled out of the US effort to forge an “Arab NATO” with key Arab allies, according to four sources familiar with the decision, in a blow to the Trump administration’s strategy to ‘contain’ Iranian power. Egypt conveyed its decision to the United States and other participants in the ...
Egypt has decided to withdraw from US-led initiative to create a strategic alliance with key Arab allies, known as Middle East Security Alliance (MESA), Reuters reported Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. Also known as “Arab NATO,” the alliance is supposed to include Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi ...