Another Front in Making? Egypt Offers Military Muscle to Saudi Against Houthis

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (centre) has suggested entering Saudi's war against the Houthis.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has said his country is prepared to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, raising the prospect of a wider regional conflict. El-Sisi said Egypt would not allow Saudi Arabia's security or stability to be threatened and was ready to join the fighting if Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman requested military assistance.

"It is inconceivable that we would allow Saudi Arabia, its security or stability to be harmed," Sisi said at the Egyptian Military Academy on Saturday.

Egypt's parliament has scheduled an emergency session for Sunday to consider authorising military action in support of Saudi Arabia, according to the report.

The offer comes amid an escalation in Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. A strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on 10 October reportedly killed 13 people, including an American.

Saudi Arabia said on Saturday that its forces had intercepted and destroyed four drones over the Riyadh region, the Eastern Province and the south of the country.

"We have intercepted and destroyed four drones over the past few hours in the regions of Riyadh, the…

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