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Egypt denies hardliners halted Iran tourism

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Egypt's presidential spokesman says tourist flights from Iran were not suspended because of pressure from "any particular groups."

 

Ehab Fahmy's comments come after an outcry by hardline Sunni Muslims, known as Salafis, who were angered by the Egyptian government's push to improve ties with Shiite Iran. (AP)

 

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