The US is going ahead with plans to deliver four F-16 fighter jets to Egypt despite the political unrest in the country, senior American officials say.
SIA, citing BBC News, reports that it comes as Washington is continuing to evaluate last week's overthrow of President Mohammed Morsi by the army. US massive military aid to Cairo would have to be cut by law if the removal of the Islamist leader is determined by Washington to have been a coup. The Muslim Brotherhood, which backs Mr Morsi, is demanding his reinstatement.
Its supporters have been staging mass protests near Cairo's barracks, where he is believed to be being held. On Monday, more than 50 Brotherhood loyalists were killed in clashes with the army.
The new authorities have not said where Mr Morsi it, but a foreign ministry spokesman said he was in a "safe place" and being treated in a "very dignified manner".
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