Another country may join hostilities in Yemen

Syria is considering participating in military operations in Yemen against the Houthis. The issue was discussed during a meeting between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The sides discussed sending Syrian soldiers, the possible accession of Damascus to the "Mecca Alliance," and restoring the combat capability of the Syrian army.

Syria is considering participating in military operations in Yemen amid the escalating confrontation with the Houthis. This issue was discussed during a recent meeting between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to the Lebanese newspaper Al-Modon, citing a Syrian political source. According to the source, the sides considered the prospect of sending Syrian soldiers to Yemen in the coming months. The talks also touched on regional security issues and strengthening military cooperation between the countries. One of the topics of the meeting was the possible accession of Damascus to the so-called "Mecca Alliance," which includes Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. According to the source, the Syrian president inquired about the obstacles preventing the country from joining this alliance and ways to overcome them. Special attention during the talks was given to restoring the combat capability of the Syrian army. Al-Sharaa asked the Saudi side to facilitate the acquisition of necessary weapons from Pakistan and help establish direct negotiations with Pakistani military officials to conclude arms agreements. The talks are taking place against the backdrop of increased security coordination between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. Possible Syrian participation in hostilities in Yemen remains a subject of discussion rather than a confirmed decision.