Watan-In a notable escalation of international concern over Egypt’s deteriorating situation, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Weitkoff, issued a direct and unprecedented warning about the future of the Egyptian regime, cautioning that a moment of explosion is approaching in the Arab world’s most populous country. The American warning did not come in the context of routine diplomatic statements, but rather as a clear political and security message, revealing the extent of Washington’s fears over a potential collapse that could reshape regional power dynamics.
Weitkoff stressed that Egypt’s economy is facing a critical and unprecedented stage of collapse, with youth unemployment reaching around 45%, a record plunge in the value of the Egyptian pound, and a sharp decline in living standards. This, he warned, has created a highly charged environment of public anger that could erupt at any moment. According to his remarks, the Egyptian state now stands on the brink of bankruptcy, while its political institutions are reeling under the weight of successive crises that can no longer be managed through short-term fixes or traditional Gulf financial support.
More importantly, the U.S. warning did not stop at Egypt’s internal affairs. It went further, warning of a political and security earthquake across the entire Middle East if Sisi’s regime collapses, suggesting that all of Israel’s recent gains in Gaza and Lebanon could “vanish in an instant” if Cairo ignites.
U.S. Fears Regional Fallout if Egypt Collapses
Weitkoff also openly expressed concern about the potential “contagion of public anger” spreading to Gulf states—particularly Saudi Arabia—given the dominance of youth populations in those societies and the ongoing Israeli massacres in Gaza, which continue to fuel public resentment in the Arab world, especially as the fragility of official positions becomes increasingly exposed.
This American warning fits into a broader context, signaling that Washington is beginning to reassess its political bets in the Middle East. The U.S. no longer views the Sisi regime as a “long-term guarantee,” but rather as a fragile link that could break at any moment.
Given these developments, observers are now asking: Has the United States started considering a “Plan B”? And does the Egyptian regime have the capacity to withstand the coming storm?
It is clear that the coming days may carry major developments—not just for Egypt, but for the entire region, which stands at a decisive crossroads amid deepening crises and eroding trust between peoples and their governments.
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