Foreign Minister: Egyptian Forces Have Been in Saudi Arabia for Months

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced that Egyptian military forces have been present in Saudi Arabia for several months, noting that this deployment comes in light of regional tensions and the escalation involving Iran.

The Minister explained that the move is supported by the parliamentary mandate granted to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to enhance Saudi Arabia's defense capabilities, emphasizing that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of Egypt's national security.

Abdelatty clarified that the military activities are strictly limited to securing vital sites within the Kingdom, explicitly stating that these forces have not crossed into Yemeni territory.

Furthermore, the Foreign Minister highlighted that Cairo is committed to a diplomatic approach aimed at de-escalating regional tensions, favoring political solutions to ongoing crises over military intervention.