On April 8, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in a telephone conversation with Egyptian Minister of Defense, General Abd-al-Majid Ahmad Saqr. This interaction aimed to reinforce the robust partnership between the United States and Egypt and to explore ways to advance shared interests.
Secretary Hegseth and Minister Saqr addressed critical topics, including the significance of security in the Red Sea region. They also discussed the actions of the Iranian-backed Houthis, which have been described as reckless and have had adverse effects on the Suez Canal and the broader global economy.
Col. Chris Devine, the Director of Defense Press Operations, provided this information.
