Egypt Mulls Joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen Conflict
Egypt may consider military support for Saudi Arabia against Yemen's Houthi rebels, according to France 24.
Key facts
- Egypt may join the war against Yemen's Houthi rebels, as reported by France 24.
- Saudi Arabia has been under sustained missile and drone attacks from the Iran‑backed Houthis after a truce collapsed in September.
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Egypt in mid‑September to request potential military support.
- The Egyptian president presented the request to parliament on a Saturday.
- The United Kingdom has deployed Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia for defensive support against Houthi attacks.
Egypt's possible involvement was reported by France 24, citing a request from Saudi Arabia for military assistance. The request came after the Saudi‑led coalition faced increased attacks from the Iran‑backed Houthis following a truce collapse in September. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Egypt in mid‑September to discuss the matter.
The Egyptian president presented the request to parliament on Saturday, according to the report. The report does not indicate whether Egypt will commit forces.
The United Kingdom has deployed Royal Air Force Typhoon jets to Saudi Arabia to defend against missile and drone attacks. The jets will perform a defensive role and will not target the Houthi group directly. The deployment follows a long‑standing military partnership between the UK and Saudi Arabia.
In Yemen, the Houthis claimed a ballistic missile attack on a military camp in Aden. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said the strike targeted a Saudi‑led coalition camp. A Saudi‑led coalition spokesperson said its forces were engaged in heavy fighting with the Houthis.
Context
The war in Yemen began in 2014 when the Houthi movement seized the capital Sanaa. Saudi Arabia leads a coalition supporting the internationally recognized Yemeni government. The conflict has escalated after the collapse of a ceasefire in September 2026.
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