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President Obama on Iran

THE PRESIDENT: Today, after two years of negotiations, the United States, together with our international partners, has achieved something that decades of animosity has not — a comprehensive, long-term deal with Iran that will prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon. This deal demonstrates that American diplomacy can bring about real and meaningful change — ...
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U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Visits Egypt, Tours Fast Missile Craft

Cairo – U.S. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Jonathan Greenert visited Alexandria July 11-13 to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to partnering with Egypt and to enhance regional security. He met with the Commander in Chief of Egyptian Naval Forces, Rear Admiral Ossama Monier Rabie, to discuss cooperation with the Egyptian Navy, security issues, ...
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Statement on the Downtown Cairo Attack

Cairo – The US Embassy in Cairo strongly condemns the bomb attack that took place this morning in downtown Cairo near the Italian Consulate. We extend our condolences to the family of the victim of this attack, and wish the injured a speedy recovery. We reiterate our steadfast support for Egypt in its fight against ...
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Warden Message

The Embassy urges U.S. citizens to exercise appropriate caution and good personal security practices in connection with calls for demonstrations and acts of violence from June 30 through July 3, the anniversary of the 2013 removal of the Morsi government. The Egyptian government has announced a plan to deploy extra security forces nationwide at vital ...
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