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How far will Egypt go to help Saudi Arabia secure the Red Sea?
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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Egypt’s el-Sisi meets MBS, backs Saudi call for secure Red Sea navigation
- Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 attacks in 24 hours
- Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks
- Saudi-led naval coalition prepares to secure Red Sea waterways
- Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks: FM
- Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital
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