Mohamed Ali al‑Huti, a senior official of the Houthi movement, announced a new development on the same day. He said that the decision of Egypt’s parliament to approve military assistance to Saudi Arabia for defending against attacks by the group amounts to a declaration of war by Yemen. The statement was presented as a response to what the Houthis view as hostile actions. Al‑Huti framed the Egyptian approval as direct involvement in the conflict. He linked the move to broader regional tensions. No military response was detailed in the announcement.