Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia while Egypt considered providing defensive aid to Saudi forces.

The entities involved

• Houthis →

  Yemeni Islamist organization

  • Iran provides strategic backing to the Houthis in the wider conflict.16:33
  • Iran provides intelligence and guidance to the Houthis to support their operations.16:33
• Saudi Arabia →

  country in West Asia

  • Egypt signaled defense of Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, while a UN-backed prisoner deal was signed in Yemen.16:06
  • Sisi, President of Egypt, pledged to defend Saudi Arabia's security during a ceremony in the New Administrative Capital.15:58
• Egypt →

  country in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia

  • Presidential term limits are under debate concerning Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Egypt.16:05
  • Ukrainians are relocating from Kyiv to Egypt amidst attacks targeting key bridges over the Dnipro river.15:58

Related events

• Houthi militias attacked Saudi territory, prompting condemnation from Egyptian citizens.Tue 12:31
• Houthis conducted military operations targeting Saudi-backed forces in Yemen.Aug 6
• Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia to compel demands, coordinating with Iranian-backed militias like the Badr Organization.Aug 8
• Houthis launched attacks against targets linked to Saudi-backed forces, while Saudi Arabia's defense deals faced criticism.Aug 7
• Houthis launched attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities and commercial vessels, prompting a retaliatory response from Saudi Arabia.Jul 25