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Egypt Agrees to Support Saudi Arabia in Conflict Against Houthi Rebels
BBC · 2 days ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
Egypt's National Defense Council announced its agreement to support Saudi Arabia's security against Houthi rebel attacks as regional tensions persist.
- Egypt's top security official announced on Sunday that the country agreed to support Saudi Arabia in its war against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
- Houthi rebels have repeatedly targeted Saudi oil infrastructure and airports using missiles and drones.
- Attacks within Saudi Arabia have resulted in 19 deaths and the cancellation of thousands of flights.
- Egypt's decision follows a visit to the country by the Saudi Crown Prince a month prior.
- President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's National Defense Council agreed to provide all possible support to ensure Saudi security.
- President el-Sisi called on parliament to authorize the deployment of troops and military equipment.
- The Iranian and Egyptian foreign ministers discussed regional issues over the phone on Sunday.
- An airstrike in the Houthi-held city of Saada killed nine people and injured 19 others, including children, according to the Houthi health ministry.
- The Houthis reported killing over 30 Saudi-backed soldiers and launching 110 missiles or airstrikes on residential areas in Sana'a and other cities over a 24-hour period.
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