Report: Obama To Proceed With Arming Muslim Brotherhood-Ruled Egypt With F-16s And M1A1 Abrams Tanks Despite GOP Opposition…
(Egypt Independent) — Egypt’s
negotiations with the US to acquire F-16 aircraft and M1A1 Abrams tanks
are proceeding smoothly, a senior Egyptian military source has said.
The source added that the negotiations are proceeding regardless of
statements made by political opponents of US President Barack Obama, in
what may have been an oblique reference to calls by US Congressman Vern
Buchanan for the suspension of this deal over what he described as the
“dictatorship of President Mohamed Morsy.”
He also said that news about fresh military assistance or deals
always sparks controversies, which tend to subside when the deals are
concluded. He alleged that those Congressmen or officials who oppose
supplies of advanced weaponry to the Egyptian army belong to the
pro-Israel camp.
He added that demands made by some Congressmen to stop weapon deals
with Egypt are motivated by electoral interests, adding, however, that
the US administration does not take into account the opinions of voters
when it makes assistance deals because such deals are connected to
higher strategic interests.
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