Stronger Egypt-Iran ties could undermine US policy

Stronger Egyptian-Iranian ties could undermine US foreign policy: US failure to help contain the dispute between Egypt and Saudi Arabia could jeopardize American efforts to contain Iran, as Egypt looks more reticent to fully normalize relations with Iran, Haisam Hassanein writes for the Hill. He argues that Egypt’s fear of Sunni Islamism, Egypt’s desire to re-position itself as the regional power, and its deep financial crisis is driving it to push for a regional alliance with Iran, something which would undermine US policy.