The 1956 Suez crisis __________.

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The 1956 Suez Crisis weakened U.S. relations with Egypt because the U.S. opposed the tripartite invasion of Egypt by Britain, France, and Israel, which was aimed at regaining Western control of the Suez Canal and removing Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser from power. The U.S. pressured the invaders to withdraw, leading to a strain in U.S.-Egyptian relations as Egypt perceived the U.S. as not supportive enough of its nationalization of the canal.

The 1956 Suez Crisis __________