Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalate
Egypt has frequently condemned Iranian and Iranian-backed attacks on Gulf countries but has not publicly engaged in direct combat or joined the Mecca mutual defense pact
Assessment
Egypt's approval of military support moves it from verbal condemnation toward tangible involvement in the Gulf conflict. The gap between approving support and joining the Mecca pact matters. Watch whether Cairo deploys forces or confines itself to logistics, and how Iran responds to an expanded Arab front.