The armed forces are still respected by the people who are frustrated with the government as well as many political forces, he added.
Egyptian Defense Minister Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi warned Tuesday that the political crisis sweeping Egypt could lead to the collapse of the country.
Sisi, also commander-in-chief of the armed forces, asserted that the army seeks to assist the police forces in their patriotic role in protecting the country, noting that the political, economic, social and security problems facing Egypt represent "a threat to the country's security and stability."
Mosalem deemed the defense ministry statement as a warning massage that Egypt would face a serious crisis, stressing that the army's deployment is "a must" in light of the bloody clashes in Port Said, which left at least 40 people dead due to conflicts over recent sentences to 21 football game rioters.
A joint statement of the country's main opposition bloc National Salvation Front (NSF) and the Salafist Al-Nour Party said on Wednesday that "All political factions should come forward because one faction alone is insufficient to shoulder all responsibilities."
In the meantime, Mohamed El-Baradie, a leading figure of the NSF, which refused earlier Morsi's call for national dialogue, urged for an immediate meeting with president Morsi, ministers of defense and interior affairs, the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party, and the Salafist parties along with the front to take necessary actions to end violence.
Faridah EL Naqash, a political expert echoed the point of view of Mosalem, saying "the current crisis might lead the army to return to politics."
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