1 jan 1956 ano - Suez Canal Crisis (1956)

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The Suez Crisis, occurring in 1956, was a pivotal event in Middle Eastern and Cold War geopolitics. It began when Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, prompting a joint military intervention by Israel, France, and the United Kingdom. The crisis highlighted tensions between Western powers and newly independent nations in the region, particularly regarding control over strategic waterways and anti-colonial sentiments. Ultimately, international pressure, particularly from the United States and the Soviet Union, led to the withdrawal of the invading forces and the reaffirmation of Egyptian control over the canal, reshaping power dynamics in the region.