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Saudi Arabia Asked Syria for Troops Against Houthis

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 11:34 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Syria is weighing military assistance for Saudi Arabia as Riyadh battles Houthi attacks in Yemen.
Syrian officials deny joining the Yemen war and require cooperation through official channels.
U.S. officials say Saudi Arabia asked Damascus to send troops against the Houthis.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss assistance.
Houthi missile and drone strikes this week killed three people at Riyadh and Abha airports.

History

Historical Context

On 26 March 2015 Saudi Arabia launched a nine-state Arab coalition air campaign in Yemen at President Hadi’s request, deploying UAE forces and U.S. intelligence support. The intervention marked the region’s first large-scale proxy war. Now Damascus is weighing a troop deployment to Riyadh, echoing the 2015 coalition model as Syria seeks leverage against Iranian-backed Houthi advances.

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Story summary

Syria is weighing military assistance for Saudi Arabia as Riyadh battles Houthi attacks in Yemen.
Syrian officials deny joining the Yemen war and require cooperation through official channels.
U.S. officials say Saudi Arabia asked Damascus to send troops against the Houthis.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss assistance.
Houthi missile and drone strikes this week killed three people at Riyadh and Abha airports.

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