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

Straits Times17 October 2026, 14:25 UTCEgypt

CAIRO, Oct 17 - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday Egypt would take any measures necessary to defend Saudi Arabia if asked, amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom, and parliament announced an emergency session on Sunday.

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