“Strategic Balance” under Stress: Egypt and the U.S.-Israeli War with Iran pfranz Sat, 05/16/2026 - 00:08 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, walks with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as he receives him at the airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 07, 2026. Ryan Carter/UAE Presidential Court/Handout via REUTERS Commentary / Middle East & North Africa 16 May 2026 14 minutes “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... Source: International Crisis Group