Saudi Arabia Turns to Syria for Troops as Iran-Backed Houthis Fire Missiles and Drones at Riyadh

Saudi Arabia has reportedly sought Syrian troops to counter Houthi attacks, leading to a defense cooperation agreement between the two nations. Despite Houthi claims of missile and drone strikes on Riyadh and reports of Syrian troop deployments, Syrian officials deny plans for combat deployment to Yemen. The situation is part of a wider regional conflict involving Iran and its proxies.

• The Iran-backed Houthis launched missiles and drones targeting Riyadh, causing minor damage to a Saudi Aramco building.
• Saudi Arabia is reportedly seeking troops from Syria’s new government to combat Houthi attacks.
• A defense cooperation agreement has been signed between Saudi Arabia and Syria, with conflicting reports on Syrian troop deployment.
• The conflict is framed as part of a wider regional war and has led to significant casualties and displacement in Yemen.
• The U.S. has ordered non-emergency personnel to leave Saudi Arabia due to Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure.