Sisi says Egypt would defend Saudi territory

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Wednesday that proposed Egyptian military support for Saudi Arabia would defend the kingdom and would not involve an attack on Yemen. He has asked parliament to authorize support for Riyadh and its war against Iran-backed Houthi rebels if requested.

WHO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

WHAT: Sisi said proposed Egyptian military support for Saudi Arabia would defend its territory and would not involve attacking Yemen.

WHEN: Oct 21, 2026

WHERE: Egypt

WHY: The proposed support is aimed at defending Saudi Arabia, and Sisi said it would be provided only if requested.

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

Sisi says Egypt will defend Saudi territory, not Yemen · Oct 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Egyptian president puts military support request to parliament · Oct 21, 2026 at 8:11 AM 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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