Saudi Arabia turns to Syria for help as fighting with Houthis escalates

Syria is preparing to send fighters to Saudi Arabia to deploy along its border and potentially help it fight Iranian-backed rebels in neighboring Yemen, three officials with knowledge of the plans told The Associated Press.

Saudi Arabia turns to Syria for help as fighting with Houthis escalates

TL;DR

  • Syria is preparing to send fighters to Saudi Arabia.
  • These fighters will be deployed along the Saudi border.
  • They may also help Saudi Arabia combat Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen.