Saudi Arabia Turns to Syria for Troops as Iran-Backed Houthis Fire Missiles and Drones at Riyadh
The Iran-backed Houthis said they fired missiles and drones at Riyadh on November 8 as Saudi Arabia sought troops from Syria’s new government. The post Saudi Arabia Turns to Syria for Troops as Iran-Backed Houthis Fire Missiles and Drones at Riyadh appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- 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.