Syria aids Saudi Arabia with military advice and training amid Houthi attacks, sources say
RIYADH: Syria is aiding Riyadh with military advice and training as Saudi Arabia comes under attack by Yemen’s Houthis, and has sent a limited number of military personnel to the kingdom, two Syrian military sources and a senior US official said. Saudi Arabia has been locked in worsening hostilities with the Houthis since July, when the Yemen war was reignited by the wider conflict in the Middle…
Riyadh has received military training and guidance from Syria as the kingdom faces attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels, according to sources. The US reported that Syrian experts and trainers are currently in Saudi Arabia to help improve the combat skills of Saudi and Yemeni forces. Two Syrian military sources confirmed that around 20 personnel have moved from Syria to Saudi Arabia in recent weeks for these purposes, though the scope of the assistance may extend beyond training.
A Syrian diplomat clarified that Syria is primarily concerned with its own security, border protection, and reconstruction efforts. Meanwhile, Iran's foreign minister mentioned ongoing talks with Saudi Arabia, and Saudi Arabia announced plans to conduct joint training exercises. The Saudi government declined to comment on the matter.
The defense agreement between Syria and Saudi Arabia was signed during a visit by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to Riyadh, with no additional details disclosed. This move comes as the Houthis continue to threaten Saudi Arabia, including attacks on its oil infrastructure.
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