Death of Sadat Roils U S Middle East Policy
United States faces potential shifts in defense plans for vital oil fields as Egypt's Sadat is assassinated. Officials warn the loss could alter U S staging abilities, military aid commitments, and the anti Soviet stance guiding Reagan era strategy in the region. Egypt's leadership and policy direction remain uncertain.
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Reporter relives Sadat tragedy in Cairo parade
Louise Lief recounts witnessing the fatal assault on President Anwar Sadat during the Cairo military review in Nasser City. The attack left Sadat dead, Mubarak unhurt, and wounded Defense Minister Abdul Halim Abu Ghazzalla amid a chaotic scene as security stripped out potential gunmen and crowds searched for survivors.
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Egypt's Sadat Assassination Triggers Regional Turmoil
Mubarak seizes control as Libyan leader Khadafy congratulates killers. Syrians celebrate in Damascus and Beirut, while Sudan declares mourning and Begin mourns a peace partner. Sadat dies after a parade attack. defense ministers and dignitaries targeted as U S personnel suffer injuries. News covers the chaotic aftermath and international reactions.
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Sadat Assassination Divides Arab World and Western Leaders
Reactions split along lines as hardline Arab states celebrate the killing of Egypt’s President Anwar Sadat while Western leaders mourn him as a peacemaker. Reagan, Begin, and Carter issue tributes. Mubarak pledges to honor the peace treaty with Israel amid regional turmoil.
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Reagan cites Sadat death to push AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia
The Reagan administration argues Sadat's assassination heightens urgency for the 8.5 billion Saudi arms package including five AWACS planes and 62 F-15 jets. The House Foreign Affairs Committee postponed a vote, while Reagan sought to sway lawmakers and urged Senate Republicans to back the sale.
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Forces upgrade readiness for rapid deployment across services
Forces raise readiness by keeping units within reach and assembling equipment for possible air movement overseas. No transport planes have been ordered for troop pickup. Key Rapid Deployment Force elements include the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, the 7th Marine Amphibious Brigade at Twenty-Nine Palms, and various USAF squadrons. About 56,000 troops in airborne divisions plus 12,000 in the Marine brigade. In the Mediterranean, 26 U S warships and support vessels operate, none in Egypt. The carrier Nim Nim remains the fleet’s core, visiting Venice Italy.
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