India, Oct. 19 -- Egypt's highest security authority has officially pledged its comprehensive support to Saudi Arabia, agreeing to assist the closely allied kingdom in its intensifying conflict with Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.

The strategic commitment, announced by the Egyptian presidency on Sunday, marks a significant regional consolidation of forces as the devastating civil war in Yemen spills further across the Saudi border.

The intervention arrives as Saudi leadership actively presses its regional allies for reinforced military assistance following a relentless wave of drone and missile strikes targeting its crucial oil infrastructure and civilian airports.

Houthi-Saudi Conflict: Why Is Egypt Pledging Military Support?

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