Britain and France's response was swift and decisive. On 29 October, they launched air strikes against Egyptian targets, and on 31 October, they landed troops in the Suez Canal Zone. The conflict lasted for six days, and resulted in a decisive victory for the British and French. However, the crisis also led to a significant loss of prestige for Britain and France, and marked the end of their colonial dominance in the Middle East.
The Suez Crisis also had a significant impact on the United States. President Dwight Eisenhower was opposed to the use of force by Britain and France, and he threatened to withdraw economic support from the two countries if they did not withdraw their troops. This pressure eventually forced Britain and France to back down, and they withdrew their troops from the Suez Canal Zone in late 1956.