Syria weighs joining Saudi fight against Houthis as attacks escalate

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   Syria Weighs Military Aid for Saudi Arabia as Houthi Attacks Escalate

   Syria is considering providing military aid to Saudi Arabia, which may include defensive support or troop deployments, as fighting intensifies near the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The deliberations follow a deadly missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport that killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300 others. Senior Houthi official Mohammed al-Bukhaiti stated that the airport attack served as retaliation for Saudi airstrikes in Yemen. The strike represents one of the deadliest attacks in the Gulf region as regional tensions continue to escalate.

   Why it matters

   Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure have grown increasingly severe, culminating in the recent strike on the Riyadh international travel hub that triggered urgent evacuations and flight suspensions. Amid the deteriorating security environment, Syria has simultaneously worked to deepen its diplomatic ties with the United States while evaluating its potential military role in the Saudi-led conflict. The convergence of these events places Damascus in a complex diplomatic position regarding regional alliances.

   What is confirmed

   • At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 wounded in an attack on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday.
   • Syria is considering military aid to Saudi Arabia, including defensive support or troop deployment.
   • Senior Houthi official Mohammed al-Bukhaiti stated the airport attack was retaliation for Saudi airstrikes in Yemen.
   • The dead in the Riyadh airport attack included four Saudi citizens and two Bangladeshis, alongside an American citizen.

   Still unconfirmed

   • A Syrian adviser denied reports of any Saudi request to deploy Syrian forces either in Yemen or inside the Kingdom.

   What to watch next

   • Decisions by Damascus on whether to dispatch troops or defensive military aid to Saudi Arabia
   • Potential US responses or involvement in the Saudi-led strikes against Houthi positions
   • Further Houthi attacks or retaliatory airstrikes surrounding the Bab al-Mandab Strait and Saudi infrastructure
   Sources used for this update (15)

   1. Axios — Syria considering sending troops to Yemen to fight Houthis
   2. Ynetnews — Syria weighs joining Saudi fight against Houthis as attacks escalate
   3. The Economist — World in Brief: Syria re-affirms support for Yemen; British diplomats to leave Israel
   4. time.com — Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports Kill 3 Amid Escalating War in Yemen
   5. Reuters — Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war, sources say
   6. Al Arabiya English — Syria adviser denies reports of Saudi request to deploy Syrian forces in Yemen or Kingdom
   7. The Jerusalem Post — Syria deepens diplomatic ties with US as it weighs role in Saudi conflict with Houthis - analysis
   8. www.breitbart.com — Iraq Articles - Breitbart
   9. www.ynetnews.com — Syria weighs joining Saudi fight against Houthis as attacks escalate - ynetglobal
   10. www.yahoo.com — Houthi attack on Saudi airport kills 12, over 300 wounded, authorities say
   11. www.hindustantimes.com — Riyadh airport attack kills at least 12, injures more than 300, Saudi authorities say | World News
   12. www.dailymail.com — Houthis launch fresh attack on Saudi airport as missile slams into passenger terminal leaving many wounde....
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