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[INTERNATIONAL] · Saudi Arabia, Syria, Yemen · 57 sources

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Syria military cooperation with Saudi Arabia amid Yemen conflict

Reports from Yemeni government and military officials suggest Syria is deploying thousands of troops to support Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government against Houthi rebels. According to these sources, an initial phase involves sending approximately 3,000 soldiers, including officers and specialists, with the potential for the total deployment to reach 10,000 personnel.

Some military sources claim hundreds of Syrian soldiers are already stationed on both sides of the Saudi-Yemeni border. These personnel are reportedly involved in training Saudi and Yemeni units and conducting drone operations against Houthi forces. This follows a defense cooperation agreement signed on November 4, 2026, during a visit to Riyadh by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Syrian officials have denied reports of troop deployments to Yemen. A senior Syrian diplomat stated that suggestions of military deployments at this stage are premature, asserting that Damascus is focused on internal security, border protection, and economic reconstruction. The diplomat clarified that current military agreements with Saudi Arabia are limited to advisory support, training, and the exchange of expertise.

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Abdel Fattah al-Burhan · Ahmed al-Sharaa · Houthi movement · Houthis · Mohammed bin Salman · Saudi Arabia · Syria · Yemen

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