The Obama administration has announced it is delaying the planned delivery of four F-16 fighter jets to the Egyptian government. State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki confirmed the news.

State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki: “We do not believe that it would be in the best interest of the United States to immediately change all of our assistance to Egypt. We are reviewing our obligations under the law and are consulting with Congress about the way forward. Given the current situation in Egypt, we do not believe it is appropriate to move forward with the delivery of F-16s at this time.”

The delay of the F-16s marks the Obama administration’s first direct action in response to Mohamed Morsi’s ouster earlier this month. The White House has so far refused to brand Morsi’s removal a coup, which would trigger an automatic suspension of military aid.