That would make the whole Mideast region more unstable -- a worrisome development for the United States . Turmoil in Egypt over past few years has virtually halted travel by Americans . A pinch on oil passing through the Suez Canal would hit American interests at the oil pipeline . The most populous Arab country , Egypt 's stability is seen as key to Mideast peace .
Turmoil in Egypt over past few years has virtually halted travel by Americans . A pinch on oil passing through the Suez Canal would hit American interests at the oil pipeline . The most populous Arab country , Egypt 's stability is seen as key to Mideast peace .