Egypt’s Presidency has announced that the Egyptian navy and air force are participating in the “Decisive Storm” operation in Yemen which is led by Saudi Arabia. According to the Presidency, Egypt is among at least 10 countries that have joined the coalition. Egypt’s participation is aimed at restoring stability in Yemen under the “legitimate government” of President Hadi. Egypt’s President Sisi meanwhile told Saudi Arabia’s King that the Gulf’s security is a red-line for Egypt. The statement was echoed in the Presidency’s announcement which declared “based on Egypt’s responsibility towards Arab national security of the Gulf and the Red Sea region…it was necessary for Egypt to bear its responsibility.” Egypt’s President has met with Bahrain’s King in Sharm El-Sheikh ahead of an Arab League summit that will see Yemen’s President Hadi fly to the Red Sea resort town. On Thursday, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry has confirmed that Egypt is ready to deploy ground troops in Yemen ‘if needed’. The Foreign Minister’s statements came as Arab Foreign Ministers met for an Arab League summit in Egypt’s red sea resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh. The confirmation comes hours after…
Egyptian Air Force and Navy Join Military Intervention in Yemen
March 27, 2015
