Egyptian Foreign Minister says country's military is helping Saudi Arabia defend 'sensitive' sites
· Cairo time

Egypt has sent its forces to Saudi Arabia to defend its ally against attacks by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, the country's Foreign Minister has said.The Egyptian parliament voted last month in favour of sending troops to Saudi Arabia after President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s surprise announcement on October 17 that Cairo was prepared to help the kingdom militarily if asked.Badr Abdelatty's comments, made to France 24 television in an…



