Egypt Pledges Military Support to Saudi Arabia Amid Rising Houthi Threats

10/18/2026

Egypt's top security body said Sunday it has agreed to support close ally Saudi Arabia in the major escalation of fighting between the kingdom and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, which has...

10/18/2026

CAIRO, Oct 18 - Regional military power Egypt is ready to provide Saudi Arabia with the support it needs to defend its security and stability, the presidency said on Sunday, potentially raising...

10/18/2026

Regional military power Egypt is ready to provide Saudi Arabia with the support it needs to defend its security and stability, the presidency said on Sunday, potentially

10/18/2026

Egypt has pledged support to Saudi Arabia amid intensified Houthi attacks, with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi seeking parliamentary authorisation for potential military assistance. Lawmakers are...

10/18/2026

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had called on Egyptian lawmakers to authorize military assistance to the kingdom, saying any support would be defensive.