Media: Syria considers providing military assistance to Saudi Arabia

Informed US sources told Reuters that Syria is considering providing military assistance to Saudi Arabia in its war against the Houthis. Options include direct protection of the kingdom or deploying forces in support of the internationally recognized Yemeni government's troops. A Syrian diplomat confirmed support but pointed to internal priorities.

Informed US sources told Reuters that Syria is considering providing military assistance to Saudi Arabia in its war against the Houthis. Options under consideration include direct aid aimed at protecting the kingdom from attacks, or deploying forces to assist Saudi-backed troops of the internationally recognized Yemeni government. A Syrian diplomat, more cautious in his statements, said that Damascus supports Saudi Arabia in the face of Houthi attacks, but the government's main focus is on internal priorities such as post-civil war reconstruction. The article is based on anonymous sources and contains no official confirmation from Damascus or Riyadh.