Explainer: What's behind Egypt's move towards possible military involvement in Saudi-Yemen conflict? — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/explainer-what-s-behind-egypt-s-move-towards-possible-military-involvement-in-saudi-yemen-conflictContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Egypt Parliament to Vote on Military Support for Saudi Arabiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/explainer-what-s-behind-egypt-s-move-towards-possible-military-involvement-in-saudi-yemen-conflicthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/explainer-what-s-behind-egypt-s-move-towards-possible-military-involvement-in-saudi-yemen-conflict#u148143Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:10:55 +0000Egypt's parliament is expected to vote next week on whether to authorize the armed forces to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, provided Riyadh requests support. This potential move follows a series of Iran-backed Houthi strikes on Saudi civilian airports and critical infrastructure. The decision would align Egypt with Pakistan and Turkey in supporting the Gulf kingdom. The move occurs amid broader regional instability following a US-Israeli air assault on Iran in February.Why it mattersThe Houthis are backed by Iran and have launched almost daily attacks against Saudi Arabia. Re