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Sisi Seeks Parliament Approval for Saudi Defensive Aid

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Houthi militants attacked Saudi Arabia in mid-October 2026, hitting Aramco headquarters in Dhahran and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
The strikes killed 19 people, injured hundreds, and threatened Egyptian workers and $11 billion Suez Canal revenue.
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi asked parliament to authorize defensive military aid for Saudi Arabia after the attacks.
Egypt’s National Defence Council pledged all necessary support, focusing on air-defence, missile-defence, counter-drone, naval escort and intelligence sharing.

History

Historical Context

On 26 March 2015 Saudi Arabia led a coalition at Hadi’s request, launching airstrikes and deploying over 10,000 troops against Houthi rebels. Backed by the United Arab Emirates and U.S. intelligence, the campaign created a pattern of forces protecting Red Sea routes. The 2026 Houthi missile attacks on Aramco’s Dhahran complex and Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport prompted Egypt’s National Defence Council to pledge air-defence and naval aid.

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Story summary

Houthi militants attacked Saudi Arabia in mid-October 2026, hitting Aramco headquarters in Dhahran and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
The strikes killed 19 people, injured hundreds, and threatened Egyptian workers and $11 billion Suez Canal revenue.
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi asked parliament to authorize defensive military aid for Saudi Arabia after the attacks.
Egypt’s National Defence Council pledged all necessary support, focusing on air-defence, missile-defence, counter-drone, naval escort and intelligence sharing.

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