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Nasser Uses Suez Blockade To Press For Aid, Warns US
James Marlow reports from Washington on Egyptian President Nasser threatening to use the blocked Suez Canal to pressure the West for economic help. Fawzi argues U.S. and British support dominates debate while UN salvage plans face Nasser resistance and potential delay. The canal shutdown risks Western European economies and Egypt’s revenue, with UN plans led by Lt Gen Wheeler uncertain post British French withdrawal.
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