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The Suez Crisis of 1956 was a diplomatic and military conflict triggered by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal, previously controlled by British and French interests. In response, Britain, France, and Israel launched a military intervention to regain control of the canal and remove Nasser from power. The crisis escalated tensions during the Cold War, leading to pressure from the United States and the Soviet Union that forced the invading forces to withdraw. Ultimately, the crisis marked a significant decline in British and French influence in the Middle East.

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