Egypt's parliament to convene emergency session on Sisi's request for Saudi defense mandate
Egypt's House of Representatives will hold a general session on Sunday, 18 October 2026, at 1 p.m., responding to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's request for authorization to take any action Saudi Arabia asks for to protect and defend itself, according to Egyptian state television. Media reports quote Sisi as saying Egypt is ready to carry out any measure Riyadh requests for its security and will not allow its stability to be undermined.
Why it matters The request points to a notable level of security coordination between Cairo and Riyadh and could shape regional security calculations. The available reporting does not detail the nature of the threat or what form any intervention might take.
Sisi calls emergency parliament session over possible military support for Saudi Arabia
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has asked parliament to convene an emergency session to seek authorization for a possible military intervention in support of Saudi Arabia, Al Jazeera reported. The move has raised questions about the nature and limits of Egypt's role. Lawmaker Mostafa Bakri told RT Arabic the expected mandate is meant to defend the kingdom's security and borders, which he described as part of Egypt's own security.
Two oil tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, Revolutionary Guard says
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said on Saturday that two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after each struck a mine. U.S. President Donald Trump said operations related to Iran would end soon, while Washington said most vessels had passed through without casualties. RT Arabic reported rising tension in the strait amid a growing number of incidents involving tankers and merchant ships.
