Egypt Pledges Military Defense of Saudi Arabia, Seeks Troop Deployment Mandate

Key Facts

1Egypt's president vowed to use any measure to defend Saudi Arabia as the conflict with Houthis escalates.

2The Egyptian president is seeking parliamentary authorization to deploy military troops abroad.

3The Egyptian Parliament convened Sunday and will continue deliberations on Monday regarding the deployment mandate.

Egypt's president vowed to use any measure necessary to defend Saudi Arabia as the conflict with Houthi rebels continues to escalate. Fortune reported that the president is seeking parliamentary authorization to deploy military troops abroad, with the Egyptian Parliament convening on Sunday, October 18, 2026, to deliberate on the mandate.

The move follows a meeting of Egypt's National Defense Council, chaired by President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, which agreed to provide all possible forms of support to ensure Saudi Arabia's security and stability. Deliberations in the Parliament are scheduled to continue on Monday, October 19, 2026, regarding the deployment request, amid heightened regional tensions and strikes on Saudi infrastructure.