Egypt’s Parliament Approves Sending Defensive Troops to Saudi Arabia if Requested

Egypt’s parliament has authorized President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to send troops to defend Saudi Arabia if Riyadh requests assistance against Houthi attacks. The vote gives the president legal authority to act, but does not mean a deployment is imminent; no formal Saudi request has been announced. Officials have described any potential mission as defensive, without specifying whether it would involve ground forces, air defense or naval support. The decision follows a National Defence Council resolution and comes amid escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi targets and Red Sea shipping