# Egyptian parliament approves military support for Saudi Arabia if requested

https://mins.news/en/item/117950

- euronews, 2026-10-27 18:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/egypts-parliament-approves-military-support-for-saudi-arabia-amid-houthi-attacks

> Egypt has authorised military assistance to Saudi Arabia if Riyadh asks for it, as Houthi attacks threaten the kingdom and Red Sea shipping. The vote coincides with Saudi officials’ talks in Iran amid regional efforts to prevent further escalation.

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