
President Obama said Thursday his government "Strongly condemns" Violence in Egypt and as a result is canceling U.S.-Egyptian military exercises scheduled for next month. The U.S. And Egypt did have joint military maneuvers known as "Bright Star" Scheduled for mid-September. Obama spoke a day after Egypt's interim used force to clear encampments created by backers of ousted President Mohammed Morsi. Ref. USAToday
Back to 2011? Military is in control of Egypt again:
Few people talk now about democracy, civil rights or creating a modern state. Few speak of elections or civilian leadership or reforming the justice system or ending police brutality. The military is back in charge, and many Egyptians support that. Ref. Source 6
The United States has decided to cut off aid to Egypt after the July coup that ousted President Mohamed Morsy, a U.S. Official tells CNN.
U.S. Decision to halt some aid to Egypt 'wrong' - foreign ministry spokesman:
"The decision was wrong. Egypt will not surrender to American pressure and is continuing its path towards democracy as set by the roadmap," Foreign Ministry spokesman Badr Abdelatty told a private Egyptian radio station. Ref. Source 5
Egyptian president wants US aircraft in exchange for ISIS strikes:
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called for the U.S. To lift the hold on the delivery of military aircraft to Egypt in exchange for its joining in strikes on the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Ref. Source 5