Egypt Votes to Defend Saudi Arabia Against Houthis — SkimNews
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- Egypt's parliament voted after two postponements to authorize President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi to take “necessary measures” to help defend Saudi Arabia against the Houthis.
- Houthis control much of Yemen and have spent weeks firing missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia’s airports; the source identifies them as Iran-aligned.
Why it matters: After two postponements, the vote gives Saudi Arabia authorized Egyptian support in its defense and makes Cairo a direct participant against the Iran-aligned Houthis. The material change is institutional: parliamentary approval supplies the basis for el-Sisi to act.
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