“Egypt’s president vows to use ‘any measure’ to defend Saudi Arabia and seeks authorization to deploy troops abroad as battle against Houthis escalates”

Key points

• Egypt's National Defense Council agreed to support Saudi Arabia amid the Yemen escalation.
• President el-Sissi proposes any measure to defend Saudi Arabia and may deploy troops abroad.
• Parliament convened to deliberate and potentially authorize foreign deployment.
• The escalation involves Houthi attacks and Saudi-led coalition responses near Yemen.
• Iranian diplomacy developments and regional maneuvers accompany the broader conflict.