The U.S. State Department waived human rights conditions on $320 million in military aid to Egypt, citing Cairo’s “helpful role” since the U.S.-Israel war with Iran began.

Egypt receives about $1.3 billion a year in U.S. military aid.

Some funds are normally tied to human rights and democracy requirements, but Marco Rubio said the waiver was necessary for U.S. national security, counterterrorism and border security.

Source: Reuters