Britain, France, and Israel undertook military intervention against Egypt. However, under pressure from the United States and the Soviet Union, the attacking countries were compelled to withdraw. The crisis showed that the influence of the old colonial powers in the Middle East was declining and that the United States and the USSR played a determining role in the region. The event also became a turning point that strengthened Arab nationalism.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Suez Crisis?
- The Suez Crisis broke out in 1956 following the nationalization of the Suez Canal by the Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser.
- When did Suez Crisis happen?
- 1956 CE