Tensions in the Gulf region continued on Tuesday, as a Houthi official claimed that Egypt’s authorisation of military support for Saudi Arabia amounted to a “declaration of war” against Yemen.
“Egypt and its parliament declared support for what is called the defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and in doing so, it declares war against the Republic of Yemen,” he was quoted as saying.
Egypt parliament authorises military support to Saudi Arabia
Cited in the report, the House of Representatives voted with a two-thirds majority in favour of “authorising President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to take the necessary measures to support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”. (with inputs from agencies), according to an official statement of the parliament. The remarks by the Houthi official come a day after Egypt’s parliament authorised sending military support to Saudi Arabia for defence from attacks by Yemen’s Houthis, AFP reported on Monday.
