On September 15–16, 2026, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Egypt seeking backing from President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as Houthi rebels escalated attacks on Red Sea shipping and closed in on the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The Iranian-backed group's actions threatened critical oil trade routes.
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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Egypt at a time the kingdom faces repeated Houthi attacks, while the Iranian-backed rebels close in on the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, threatening maritime security.
Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes AP News
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is seeking back from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sought backing Tuesday from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi shipping and infrastructure that have helped drive a surge in global oil prices. France 24's Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi tells us more.