Egypt and United States
Egypt scores 45/100 toward United States (unfriendliness, pressure), while United States scores 35/100 back.
Egypt toward United States
Egypt is deepening ties with China while nominally maintaining strategic relations with Washington, signaling a drift away from U.S. alignment. The Xi-Sisi summit and Egypt's role in Iran-US diplomacy suggest Cairo is hedging rather than firmly supporting US interests.
United States toward Egypt
The US sanctioned Banque Misr, Egypt's second-largest bank, targeting its UAE branches as part of Iran pressure—a direct economic measure against an Egyptian institution that signals Washington's willingness to penalize Cairo over Iran ties.
Recent coverage
- Egypt welcomes Xi as Beijing expands influence in region France 24, 2026-09-02
- Xi's Cairo visit tests Egypt's ties with Washington The New Arab, 2026-09-02
- Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across West Asia The Hindu World, 2026-09-02
- Xi Visits Cairo Amid a U.S.-China AI Contest | Alhurra - الحرة Google News: China + Egypt, 2026-08-31
- China's Xi Jinping embarks on key state visits across Eurasia and Egypt to strengthen global standing ahead U.S. summit - Plataforma Media Google News: China + Egypt, 2026-08-31
- U.A.E. to Review Egyptian Bank as Part of U.S. Sanctions on Iran - The New York Times Google News: United Arab Emirates + Iran, 2026-08-30
- Banque Misr, Egypt’s second-largest, hit by US sanctions: What to know Al Jazeera, 2026-08-30
- U.S. targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation - PBS Google News: Egypt + United States, 2026-08-28
- Egypt, Iran discuss regional de-escalation, implementation of Tehran-Washington memorandum - Middle East Monitor Google News: Egypt + Iran, 2026-08-22
- Iran and U.S. trade more missile strikes as 5-month war appears to expand to Egypt - CBS News Google News: Egypt + Iran, 2026-07-30
- United States and Egypt Advance Automotive Trade Partnership - U.S. Embassy in Egypt (.gov) Google News: Egypt + United States, 2026-07-25
- The United States Supports Egypt through More than $24 million in Humanitarian Assistance for Refugees - U.S. Embassy in Egypt (.gov) Google News: Egypt + United States, 2026-07-25
- Egypt is quietly massing troops on Israel’s border. It’s time for an ‘Abrahamic NATO’ - Washington Examiner Google News: United Arab Emirates + Egypt, 2026-07-24
- Egypt seeks to ending U.S.-Iran war, exert every effort to support regional peace and security, PM Madbouly - Egypt Today Google News: Egypt + Iran, 2026-07-15
- The United States Must Choose Between Egypt and Kenya Over Ethiopia’s Dam - Middle East Forum Google News: Ethiopia + Kenya, 2026-06-30