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Oil had been discovered in Iran and Europe wanted a non-Russian petroleum source, but Egypt had no petroleum. By contrast, Egypt was desirable because of its key location between the Mediterranean and Red Seas that allowed for the construction of the Suez Canal and increased shipping expediency.

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