Saudi Downs Drones as Egypt Weighs Help

Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed four incoming drones over Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and southern regions on Saturday as its ally Egypt offered to assist the kingdom against repeated Houthi attacks.

The sustained missile and drone strikes follow a resurgence in the Yemeni conflict, which has targeted Saudi oil facilities, tankers, and major transit hubs—including a fatal strike on Riyadh’s airport last week that killed 13 people.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to Saudi security, stating that while Egypt seeks to avoid regional military entanglements, it cannot ignore threats to Saudi stability.

Sisi emphasised that any potential Egyptian involvement would focus strictly on defensive measures. Egypt’s parliament will hold an emergency session on Sunday to evaluate authorising direct defence support for the kingdom.

Meanwhile, Saudi airstrikes in Yemen reportedly killed at least 12 people and injured over 30 across Dhamar and Taiz provinces, according to Houthi-affiliated media, which accused the coalition of using banned cluster munitions.

Saudi Arabia continues to accuse Iran of inciting the Houthi escalation, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied the allegations, urging a comprehensive political resolution and offering Tehran’s services as a mediator.