Sisi says Egypt would defend Saudi territory but rules out attack on Yemen

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Sisi says Egypt would defend Saudi territory but rules out attack on Yemen

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt would support Saudi Arabia only in defending its territory and borders, ruling out participation in an attack on Yemen. His statement comes as Iran-allied Houthi forces intensify attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Oct 21 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt's military support for Saudi Arabia would be limited to defending the kingdom's territory and borders and would not include an attack on Yemen, the presidency said on Wednesday, as the Iran-allied Houthis intensify attacks on the kingdom.

World Security Conflict Politics Egypt Saudi Arabia Yemen Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Houthis military support regional conflict

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