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1. Egypt has the right to close the canal to traffic that Egypt feels will harm Egyptian security

Wed Aug 28, 2013, 03:54 AM

Aug 2013

And I can't imagine that the junta would feel very secure if it allowed warships through the canal to attack another Arab nation.

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I think so too but will those bent on attacking accept that? n/t Catherina Aug 2013 #4

I should hope not! David__77 Aug 2013 #2

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Doesn't matter. JK75 Aug 2013 #8

Yep. Lots of US miltary bases scattered around the Middle East. nt Zorra Aug 2013 #10

kick lovuian Aug 2013 #11