Egypt calls for political solution to Saudi-Houthi conflict amid escalating attacks

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on October 22 urged that all options be explored to find a political solution to the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

He emphasized the necessity of political efforts to ensure a complete withdrawal from territories recently occupied by the Houthis, who launched a major offensive in September, seizing government-held areas along Yemen’s Red Sea coast after a truce collapsed in July.

The conflict has escalated with near-daily Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including a deadly strike on Riyadh’s airport. The Houthis have also declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia and targeted its ships, territory, and oil facilities.

In response, Saudi air forces have frequently bombed Houthi-controlled areas, which encompass much of impoverished Yemen, where over 250,000 people have been internally displaced due to the fighting.

Egypt reiterated its solidarity with Saudi Arabia during the press conference, highlighting the regional importance of stabilizing the conflict to prevent further humanitarian and economic repercussions.