Seyed M. Marandi: Egypt May Join Saudi War - A Wider War Is Coming (Glenn Diesen)

Prof. Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's nuclear negotiation team.



The Egyptian government is holding a vote on whether to join the conflict in the Middle East in order to help Saudi Arabia. Marandi points out that Yemen only attacked after they had been attacked.

Whatever happens the problem for the Saudis remains the same. If they maintain the war against Yemen then their oil fields and production facilities will be destroyed. Their power systems and water desalinations plants will likely also be targeted. Iran could participate in such actions if Yemen struggles. 

To avoid such a situation the Saudis must agree to terms, to a ceasefire, and have the US withdraw from their territory. 

Presently the limited Pakistani and Turkish troops in Saudi Arabia are based in the capital, to protect MBS from a coup or uprising. Will the country fall apart? Few people in Saudi Arabia support MBS including his own family. And without money coming in, how long can the regime hold together?

Meanwhile the failing global economy is putting pressure on all countries and may put an end to any prolonged fighting. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, October 19, 2026.]