Egypt Rules Out Joining U.S. Nuclear Umbrella

On Tuesday, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak traveled to Washington for the first time in five years to meet with President Obama. Among other things, the two discussed Israel's settlements in the West Bank and Egypt's democracy. Newscom

From Global Security Newswire:

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and his top advisers last week ruled out the possibility of accepting a nuclear protection guarantee from the United States, the Inter-Press Service reported (see GSN, July 22).

The Obama administration last month indicated it would consider extending protection to its Middle Eastern allies if Iran continues its disputed nuclear activities (see related GSN story, today).

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My Comment: I was surprised to read this story. I do not understand why Egypt refused .... there was/is no reason for them to say no .... but no is what they said.