Egypt’s House of Representatives approved a measure allowing President Abdel Fattah al‑Sisi to provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia if requested, with at least two‑thirds of members supporting the vote. The approval follows secret parliamentary sessions and a postponed vote, and it permits coordination with Riyadh to protect Saudi territory, sovereignty and holy sites. President al‑Sisi said any Egyptian role would be limited to defending Saudi borders and would not involve attacks on Yemen. The Social Democratic Party abstained, while the Houthi‑run parliament warned the move threatens Egypt’s security.
Officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey and Iran ended a day of talks in Tehran on 26 Oct without a deal, according to sources briefed on the discussions. The parties agreed to keep talking on regional peace and security. Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman led the delegation from the three Mecca pact states, with Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin attending. Iran was represented by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei. Hours after the talks concluded, the Saudi-led coalition intercepted three ballistic missiles and four drones launched by the Houthis toward Saudi Arabia. The meeting took place during the Israeli-US war with Iran, which began on 28 Feb.