Syria aiding Saudi Arabia with military advice and training amid Houthi attacks, sources say
Haaretz's headline. Reported by Haaretz, Al-Monitor, Middle East Eye, The Jerusalem Post.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Reuters, as reported by Al-Monitor, Syria is aiding Saudi Arabia with military advice and training as the kingdom faces attacks from Yemen's Houthis, and has sent a limited number of military personnel, citing two Syrian military sources and a senior US official. Haaretz reported that a defense pact signed during Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Riyadh formalizes this cooperation, and that Washington has warned Damascus against being drawn into the wider regional war. Middle East Eye, citing Reuters, described the deployment as a small number of personnel. The Jerusalem Post quoted a diplomat saying a Syrian-Saudi defense cooperation deal signed on Wednesday specifically includes advisory support, training and exchange of expertise. The sources describe the story as developing.
Key points
- Al-Monitor, citing Reuters, reports Syria is aiding Riyadh with military advice and training amid Houthi attacks.
- Reuters, via Al-Monitor, says Syria has sent a limited number of military personnel to the kingdom.
- Haaretz reports a defense pact signed during al-Sharaa's visit to Riyadh formalizes military cooperation.
- Haaretz says Washington has warned Damascus against being drawn into the wider regional war.
- The Jerusalem Post quotes a diplomat saying the Syrian-Saudi deal includes advisory support, training and expertise exchange.
What we know
- Syria is aiding Saudi Arabia with military advice and training, according to Reuters via Al-Monitor.
- Syria has sent a limited number of military personnel to Saudi Arabia, per two Syrian military sources and a senior US official.
- A defense pact signed during Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Riyadh formalizes military cooperation, per Haaretz.
- Washington has warned Damascus against being drawn into the wider regional war, according to Haaretz.
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Syria aiding Saudi Arabia with military advice and training amid Houthi attacks, sources say. According to Reuters, as reported by Al-Monitor, Syria is aiding Saudi Arabia with military advice and training as the kingdom faces attacks from Yemen's Houthis, and has sent a limited number of military personnel, citing two Syrian military sources and a senior US official. Haaretz reported that a defense pact signed during Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Riyadh formalizes this cooperation, and that Washington has warned Damascus against being drawn into the wider regional war. Middle East Eye, citing Reuters, described the deployment as a small number of personnel. The Jerusalem Post quoted a diplomat saying a Syrian-Saudi defense cooperation deal signed on Wednesday specifically includes advisory support, training and exchange of expertise. The sources describe the story as developing. Covered by 4 publications. Haaretz: Syria aiding Saudi Arabia with military advice and training amid Houthi attacks, sources say. Al-Monitor: Syria aids Saudi Arabia with military advice and training amid Houthi attacks, sources say. Middle East Eye: Syria sends military advisers to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks, sources say. The Jerusalem Post: Syria aids Saudi Arabia with military advice, training amid Houthi attacks, sources say.
Who is covering it
- Haaretz Israel Syria aiding Saudi Arabia with military advice and training amid Houthi attacks, sources say A defense pact signed during Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Riyadh formalizes military cooperation, while Washington has warned Damascus against being drawn into the wider regional war 1 h ago · Tier 2
- Al-Monitor United States Syria aids Saudi Arabia with military advice and training amid Houthi attacks, sources say By Timour Azhari and Feras Dalatey RIYADH, Nov 6 (Reuters) - 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. 3 h ago · Tier 3
- Middle East Eye United Kingdom Syria sends military advisers to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks, sources say Syria sends military advisers to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks, sources say Syria has sent a small number of military personnel to Saudi Arabia to advise and train forces as the kingdom comes under attack from Yemen ’s Houthis, Reuters reported, citing two Syrian military sources and a senior US 3 h ago · Tier 3
- The Jerusalem Post Israel Syria aids Saudi Arabia with military advice, training amid Houthi attacks, sources say The diplomat said a Syrian-Saudi defense cooperation deal signed on Wednesday "specifically includes advisory support, training and exchange of expertise." 1 h ago · Tier 3
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