The Suez Crisis in 1956 involved which countries?
Egypt, Britain, France, and Israel
Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Syria
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Sudan
Egypt, Iraq, Iran, and Turkey
Correct Answer :
A. Egypt, Britain, France, and Israel
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