Syria denies sending troops to Yemen, rejects Saudi request to fight Houthis
Syria's government has denied reports that it was considering sending forces to Yemen to support the Saudi-led coalition, rejecting a Saudi request to fight Houthis.
Background
Yemen has been embroiled in a civil conflict for years, involving the Houthi movement and a Saudi-led coalition supporting the internationally recognized government. Syria has also experienced a prolonged civil war, with various internal and external actors involved. The wider region is marked by complex alliances and rivalries.
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First report 6h agoLast update 1h agoSyria is reportedly considering sending a token force to Saudi Arabia to support efforts against the Houthis, seeing it as a strategic opportunity.
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First report 7h agoLast update 5h agoSyria's government explicitly denies reports of considering or sending troops to Yemen, rejecting Saudi requests.
Some outlets initially reported that Syria was weighing military support for Saudi Arabia in Yemen.
Syria denies sending troops to Yemen, rejects Saudi request to fight Houthis
First report 8h agoLast update 5h agoSyria's government explicitly denies reports of considering troop deployment to Yemen and rejects Saudi Arabia's request.
Some outlets reported that Syria was weighing military support for Saudi Arabia in Yemen before the official denial.
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First report 6h agoLast update 3h agoDiscussions are underway between Saudi Arabia and Syria regarding the deployment of Syrian troops to Yemen to support the fight against Houthi forces, with Syria yet to finalize its decision.
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