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Egypt confirms troops and air defenses in Saudi Arabia for months and says the force will not enter Yemen
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Egypt says its troops and air defenses have been deployed in Saudi Arabia for months at the Saudi government’s request, with a defensive mission to protect sensitive sites including holy places and no mandate to operate in Yemen. Parliament approved the deployment after the president announced it in October, but details on the force’s size and rules of engagement have not been disclosed. The foreign minister emphasized the mission is defensive and will not cross into Yemen.
