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July 25, 2013

U.S. Delays Delivery of F-16s to Egypt 
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The Obama administration has announced it is delaying the planned
delivery of four F-16 fighter jets to the Egyptian government. State
Department spokesperson Jen Psaki confirmed the news.

State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki: "We do not believe it would be
in the best interest of the United States to immediately change all of
our assistance to Egypt. We are reviewing our obligations under the law
and are consulting with Congress about the way forward. Given the
current situation in Egypt we do not believe it is appropriate to move
forward with the delivery of F-16s at this time."

The delay of the F-16s marks the Obama administration's first direct
action in response to Mohamed Morsi's ouster earlier this month. The
White House has so far refused to brand Morsi's removal a coup, which
would trigger an automatic suspension of military aid.

 

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