https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egypt-moves-toward-sending-troops-to-saudi-arabia-to-help-defend-against-attacks-by-iran-backed-houthisContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egypt-moves-toward-sending-troops-to-saudi-arabia-to-help-defend-against-attacks-by-iran-backed-houthishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egypt-moves-toward-sending-troops-to-saudi-arabia-to-help-defend-against-attacks-by-iran-backed-houthis#u154584Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:05:53 +0000Egypt is moving toward sending troops to Saudi Arabia to assist in defending the kingdom against missile and drone attacks by Iran-backed Houthis. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sought parliamentary approval for air defense and logistical support, prompting an emergency session in the Egyptian parliament. While Sisi stated that the defensive role would not include a direct military attack on Yemen, some Egyptian political parties and lawmakers are pushing back against the proposal. Critics warn that the deployment could drag the country into an expanding regional conflict with steep military a