https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egypt-s-sissi-says-he-ll-defend-saudi-arabia-if-askedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egypt-s-sissi-says-he-ll-defend-saudi-arabia-if-askedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egypt-s-sissi-says-he-ll-defend-saudi-arabia-if-asked#u145301Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:11:19 +0000President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is seeking parliamentary authorization to provide defense assistance to Saudi Arabia. This move follows deadly Houthi airport attacks and increasing hostilities. Egyptian defense officials and the country's top security body have pledged to provide all necessary support to protect Saudi security. While Egypt is moving toward military cooperation, it simultaneously maintains diplomatic channels with Iran, with officials in Baghdad urging Tehran to halt escalation and return to a diplomatic path.Why it mattersSaudi Arabia faces ongoing attacks from Iran-backed