Egypt Weighs Joining Saudi Arabia in War Against Houthis

Egypt may be about to join the war against Houthis. Saudi Arabia has come under sustained attack from the Iran-backed group in recent weeks after a collapse of a truce in Yemen in September. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Egypt mid-September to request potential military support from the country – a demand put before parliament by the Egyptian president on Saturday. Story by Camille Corcoran. In this report, we delve into the regional dynamics behind Egypt’s potential involvement in the Yemen conflict, including the recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the diplomatic efforts by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. We also examine the implications of Egypt’s parliamentary debate on military support and what it could mean for the broader Middle East.