Syria has no plans to send forces to Yemen. A Syrian diplomatic source announced to the country's state news agency (SANA) that it rejected reports about the possibility of sending military forces to Yemen and added that military cooperation with Saudi Arabia may expand in the future.
Increasing tensions in Yemen
Since July, Saudi Arabia has been facing increasing tensions with the Iran-backed Houthi group. In this context, Riyadh is seeking defensive and offensive support from its allies. Reports indicate that Syria has sent a limited number of military experts to Saudi Arabia in recent weeks to assist the country with military advice and training and to help it against Houthi attacks.
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Makkah Defense Pact and New Collaborations
The Makkah Defense Pact, signed in August between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey, has recently come into effect with Turkey's approval. This agreement allows Ankara to assist Saudi Arabia in military matters. Meanwhile, Syria has also signed a military cooperation agreement during the recent meeting between Syrian President Ahmad al-Shahr and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. A senior Syrian diplomat described this agreement as a "broad framework for military cooperation."
Syria has been recognized as a close ally of Saudi Arabia and the United States in recent years. These developments have intensified, especially after the rebels led by al-Shahr overthrew Bashar al-Assad, an ally of Iran, in 2024.
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