Citing Iran war, US waives rights condition on Egypt military aid
CAIRO/WASHINGTON/ISTANBUL, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The US State Department said on Thursday it has waived human rights conditions for more than $300 million of military aid to Egypt in light of Cairo's "helpful role" since the launch of the US war with Iran.
The United States has lifted human rights conditions on more than $300 million of military aid to Egypt, citing Cairo's helpful role since the start of the US war with Iran. This decision, made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, follows Operation Epic Fury, the US military campaign against Iran launched alongside Israel in late February.
Egypt's military aid has typically been subject to human rights and democracy-related conditions, which can be waived on national-security grounds. However, the US has withheld funds in the past, including under former President Joe Biden, due to Egypt's human rights record. The waiver is crucial for US-Egypt relations and national security, particularly in the context of current regional security challenges.
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