Egyptian president puts military support request to parliament

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Egypt's president put a request for potential military support to Saudi Arabia before parliament on Saturday, after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Egypt in mid-September to seek support. Egypt may join the war against the Houthis, who have attacked Saudi Arabia in recent weeks following the collapse of a Yemen truce in September.

WHO: Egypt's president

WHAT: Put a request for potential military support to Saudi Arabia before parliament.

WHEN: Oct 17, 2026

WHERE: Egypt

WHY: The request followed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's appeal for potential military support during a visit to Egypt.

How this story developed (showing 12 of 12 earlier reports)

Sisi says Egypt would defend Saudi territory · Oct 22, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Sisi says Egypt will defend Saudi territory, not Yemen · Oct 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Egypt parliament delays debate on Saudi military support · Oct 20, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
Egypt agrees to support Saudi defense against Houthi attacks · Oct 19, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
Egypt agrees to support Saudi Arabia's defense · Oct 18, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET
Egypt agrees to support Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks · Oct 18, 2026 at 12:11 PM ET
Egyptian parliament considers aid to Saudi Arabia · Oct 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
Egypt pledges defensive support to Saudi Arabia · Oct 18, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
Sisi seeks parliament backing for Saudi defense offer · Oct 17, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
Sisi says Egypt ready to defend Saudi Arabia if asked · Oct 17, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
Sisi says Egypt would defend Saudi Arabia if asked · Oct 17, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET
Sisi says Egypt would defend Saudi Arabia if asked · Oct 17, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET

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