Saudi Crown Prince Seeks Egypt’s Support Amid Houthi Escalation in Red Sea

Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt's backing as Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea oil routes and global markets.

September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Cairo, Egypt — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has reached out to Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi for support amid rising tensions caused by Houthi rebel attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes, which have disrupted global oil flows and raised regional security concerns.

The Houthi movement, backed by Iran, has intensified its strikes on Saudi infrastructure, including a major pipeline that has been damaged and is expected to remain offline for weeks. This development threatens to further strain the global energy market and complicate Saudi efforts to maintain stable oil exports.

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with el-Sissi in Cairo, emphasizing their shared commitment to safeguarding maritime navigation through the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. While Egypt has not pledged direct military assistance, its diplomatic influence could be crucial in rallying regional allies to support Saudi efforts against the Houthis.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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