# Egypt weighs joining Saudi Arabia in war against Houthis

https://mins.news/en/video/109348

- France 24 English, 2026-10-21 11:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUdt4M_aQMQ

> Egypt may be close to entering the war against the Houthis. The Iran-backed group has repeatedly attacked Saudi Arabia in recent weeks, following the collapse of a Yemen truce in September. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sought possible Egyptian military support during a visit in mid-September, and Egypt’s president put the request before parliament on Saturday.

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