# Syria considers helping Saudi Arabia in war against Yemen’s Houthis

https://mins.news/en/item/91073

- Reuters, 2026-10-08 09:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/syria-considers-help-yemen-war-after-saudi-airports-come-under-houthi-fire-2026-10-08/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac761758f1582000191999e

> Syria may send troops to help Saudi Arabia fight Yemen’s Houthis, a US official and a Syrian defence official said. The Iran-aligned group has stepped up missile and drone attacks on the kingdom, killing three people at Saudi airports this week.

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