What's behind Egypt's move towards possible military involvement in Saudi-Yemen conflict? — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/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/what-s-behind-egypt-s-move-towards-possible-military-involvement-in-saudi-yemen-conflicthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-s-behind-egypt-s-move-towards-possible-military-involvement-in-saudi-yemen-conflict#u147349Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:11:28 +0000The Egyptian 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 pledges from Egypt's defense chiefs to support Saudi Arabia amid ongoing Houthi aggression. If approved, Egypt would join Pakistan and Turkey in providing defense for Saudi Arabia against the Iran-backed Houthis, marking a significant escalation in regional military alignment.Why it mattersThe move follows a wider regional conflict triggered by a US-Israeli air assault on Iran in February