Egypt Ready to Defend Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Attacks, Sisi Says
· World · Bloomberg, Al Jazeera
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi stated that his nation stands ready to defend Saudi Arabia as it faces attacks from Yemen’s Houthis. President El-Sisi called on the Egyptian parliament to convene an emergency session to authorise the deployment of troops if necessary. The announcement comes amid escalating regional security concerns involving cross-border strikes against Saudi infrastructure. Egyptian officials have not yet detailed the specific military assets or timeline for any potential deployment. The exact nature of the parliamentary authorisation remains to be finalised as legislators review the executive request.
Why it matters
This commitment reinforces regional security alliances in the Middle East and signals direct military backing for Saudi Arabia against Houthi drone and missile strikes.
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