Egypt expands its regional influence by supporting Saudi Arabia against Houthis and engaging in diplomatic efforts across the Horn of Africa.

The entities involved

• Egypt →

  country in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia

  • Ministers met to discuss regional security and stability, calls for an end to escalation in occupied Palestinian territories, and a peace plan including withdrawal from Gaza Strip.12:37
  • Egypt warns of significant geopolitical changes, stressing stability in Gaza and addressing Saudi security threats.11:11
• Houthis →

  Yemeni Islamist organization

  • The UAE previously trained and funded Southern forces.12:37
  • Houthis conducted military operations targeting Saudi-backed forces in Yemen.12:10
• Saudi Arabia →

  country in West Asia

  • Prosecutors sought capital punishment for Ali al-Omari in Saudi Arabia.12:28
  • Saudi Arabia is seeking to deepen economic and commercial ties with Libya, with Saudi Chargé d’Affaires meeting in Tripoli.12:07

Related events

• Coordination on security in the Horn of Africa is underway, driven by the GERD dispute and the integration of the Red Sea into Egypt's security concerns.Jul 21
• Amid ongoing hostilities, the Houthis are facing a complex regional crisis involving Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and high-stakes diplomatic talks with the US.Sep 20
• Egypt prepared to offer broad support to Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing conflict in Yemen.Thu 20:18
• The conflict has escalated into a multi-front war involving Saudi Arabia against Israel, with the situation widening to include Iraq and the involvement of Emirates.Jul 30
• US targets companies involved in Iranian oil trade while Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping and Saudi Arabia seeks a regional alliance.Jul 30