Event Brief
Retired vice admiral calls Egypt joining Iran war an escalation
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: Retired Navy Vice Adm. Robert Murrett says Egypt joining the Iran war would be "quite an escalation."
WHO: Retired Navy Vice Adm. Robert Murrett
WHAT: Murrett says Egypt joining the Iran war would be "quite an escalation."
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He is reacting to reports that Egypt may join the Iran war after drone strikes sparked fires in Egypt.
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