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  "title": "Egypt says ready to back Saudi Arabia in war against Iran-allied Houthis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/egypt-says-ready-to-back-saudi-arabia-in-war-against-iran-allied",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T14:46:26.000Z",
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    "url": "https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/10/egypt-says-ready-back-saudi-arabia-war-against-iran-allied-houthis"
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  "summary": "CAIRO, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Regional military power Egypt is ready to provide Saudi Arabia with the support it needs to defend its security and stability, thepresidency said on Sunday,potentially raising the stakes in the Middle East war as Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis intensify their attacks on the kingdom. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi requested an urgent parliament session to authorise…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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