The United States in Riyadh issued a security alert for Americans in the Middle East following Houthi attacks on civilian airports and critical infrastructure. Officials stated the alert stems from a complex security environment where hostilities could escalate rapidly beyond the immediate area.
The US Embassy in Riyadh advised citizens to "be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions." Houthi forces targeted Saudi Aramco and the international airport in Riyadh.
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi requested an urgent parliament session to authorise the military to help defend Saudi Arabia. The Egyptian presidency stated, "Egypt will provide Saudi Arabia with all necessary and possible forms of support to defend its security and stability, protect its resources, territorial integrity and Islamic holy sites."
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and de-escalation with Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Egypt joined the Saudi-led coalition in 2015 after Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states provided Egypt with billions of dollars in aid, central-bank deposits and investments after 2013. Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta came under a drone attack in July.
