Egypt’s Sisi seeks authorisation for defence assistance to Saudi Arabia
Summary
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has asked the Egyptian parliament to allow him to approve military help for Saudi Arabia if it is needed. This comes after recent attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, which have targeted airports and key facilities.Key Facts
- President el-Sisi wants parliament to approve his permission to give defense aid to Saudi Arabia if requested.
- The request is linked to attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, including strikes on airports near Riyadh.
- The Houthis are backed by Iran and have attacked several airports in Saudi Arabia, killing and injuring many people.
- Yemen’s internationally recognized government, supported by Saudi Arabia, is fighting the Houthis to regain control of territory.
- Egypt views the security of Saudi Arabia and Gulf states as part of its own national security.
- The Houthis recently gained control over part of Yemen’s Red Sea coast near an important shipping route, the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
- Saudi Arabia has defense agreements with Pakistan and Turkiye to help protect the kingdom against Houthi attacks.
- Egypt relies on the Suez Canal, which is connected to the region, and wants to prevent control of the Red Sea by Iran and its allies.
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