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Egypt Ready To Defend Saudi Arabia

17 Oct to 18 Oct

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Egyptian state media later reported that parliament would hold an emergency session on Sunday at Sisi’s request to consider possible support for Saudi defences.

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“We have intercepted and destroyed four drones over the past few hours in the regions of Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and the South,” coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki wrote on X.

5 of 5 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from New York Post

Saudi Arabia has accused Iran of encouraging Houthi attacks against the kingdom, a claim Tehran rejects.

4 of 5 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from Al Jazeera

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said his country’s military is prepared to protect Saudi Arabia from escalating attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis, raising the prospect of a wider regional conflict.

4 of 5 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from New York Post

Egypt was not looking to intervene in regional wars, el-Sisi said, but it was “inconceivable” for Cairo to stand by while Saudi Arabia was harmed.

4 of 5 outletsfirst reported 18 Octwording from Al Jazeera

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, meanwhile, said Tehran supported a “comprehensive political process as the only practical and sustainable way to resolve” the conflict.

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17 Oct
“We have intercepted and destroyed four drones over the past few hours in the regions of Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and the South,” coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki wrote on X.
5 outlets · New York Post
18 Oct
Egypt was not looking to intervene in regional wars, el-Sisi said, but it was “inconceivable” for Cairo to stand by while Saudi Arabia was harmed.
4 outlets · Al Jazeera

Coverage 7 articles

18 Oct Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones as Egypt weighs defensive support
The Hindu
18 Oct Egypt ‘ready to defend’ Saudi Arabia against Houthis
Dawn
18 Oct Saudi Arabia reports incoming fire as Egypt weighs sending help
The Straits Times
18 Oct Saudi-led coalition intercepts drones as Egypt weighs sending help
Al Jazeera
17 Oct Egypt prepared to defend Saudi Arabia after deadly Houthi airport attack
New York Post
17 Oct Egypt's Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked
The Straits Times
17 Oct Egypt’s Sisi seeks authorisation for defence assistance to Saudi Arabia
Al Jazeera

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