Major-General Muhammad al-Assar, assistant to Egyptian Defense Minister Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, was quoted in 2009 saying that "Egypt views Iran as a threat to the region".
Mayor Jenderal Muhammad al-Assar, asisten Menteri Pertahanan Mesir Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, pada tahun 2009 mengatakan bahwa "Mesir menganggap Iran ancaman terhadap kawasan ini".