Saudi Arabia reports incoming fire as Egypt weighs sending help
Saudi Arabia has faced sustained attacks on oil facilities and transit hubs, while the Houthis claim recent Saudi strikes have killed and wounded 'numerous' people.
Riyadh reported intercepting a fresh wave of incoming drones on Saturday, as Egypt deliberated sending assistance to defend against repeated attacks from Yemen's Houthis. The Houthi group, backed by Iran, claimed that Saudi strikes over the past day had resulted in numerous casualties. Egypt's president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, expressed that it would be inconceivable for Cairo to stand by while Saudi Arabia's security was threatened.
While Egypt is a member of the coalition against the Houthis, its involvement typically focuses on Red Sea maritime security rather than the Yemen conflict. The repeated Houthi strikes have prompted foreign embassies to warn citizens against using Saudi airports or visiting the country.
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