# Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked

https://mins.news/en/item/104406

- Reuters, 2026-10-17 14:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/egypts-sisi-seeks-parliaments-backing-help-defend-saudi-arabia-if-asked-2026-10-17/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad3867c81b9480001ba649e

> Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday that Egypt would take all necessary steps to defend Saudi Arabia if the kingdom requested help. As Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate, parliament announced an emergency session for Sunday.

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