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Yemen war: Why Egypt's vow to defend Saudi Arabia is a risky gamble

Shady Ibrahim · Middle East Eye

Published 20 Oct 2026, 7:01 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Yemen war: Why Egypt's vow to defend Saudi Arabia is a risky gamble Submitted by Shady Ibrahim on Mon, 10/19/2026 - 16:47 As Washington limits its exposure, Cairo risks committing military power without defining its objectives or exit strategy Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi greets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo on 15 September 2026 (Ahmed Nureldine/Saudi Press Agency/AFP) Off Ships approaching the Suez Canal, the Sumed pipeline, energy terminals and fuel storage facilities: these are among the assets Egypt must consider potentially exposed if it enters direct combat…

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Saudi Arabia Faces Wave of Deadly Houthi Strikes on Airports and Energy Sites

A series of missile and drone assaults has killed at least 13 people, shuttered transport links, and disrupted major events across the kingdom.

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