Egypt Offers Military Support to Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Conflict
Egyptian President Sisi sought parliamentary approval for military aid to Riyadh after two Saudi officers died in a helicopter crash near Yemen.
The Egyptian presidency announced that Cairo is prepared to provide Saudi Arabia with all necessary support to defend its security and stability, newspaper Dawn and news website in.gr reported. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi convened an urgent session of parliament to authorise military intervention to assist the kingdom if requested.
The announcement followed the deaths of two Saudi officers in a reconnaissance helicopter crash in the Najran region, near the border with Yemen. The Saudi-led coalition stated that the crash was caused by a technical malfunction, while Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed they shot down the aircraft.
Further details regarding the outcome of the parliamentary vote in Cairo have not yet been released.