Officials said that before the possible deployment, the Syrian reconnaissance team had visited Saudi Arabia and Yemen, but the final decision had not yet been implemented. Three Syrian military and Yemeni officials with direct knowledge of the Syrian government's plans revealed that Syria is considering sending thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia and Yemen to help Saudi Arabia confront the Houthis supported by Iran. Officials said that in recent weeks, Syrian military reconnaissance teams have visited Saudi Arabia and Yemen to survey positions and coordinate with their counterpart units in the two countries.

Officials said that before the possible deployment, the Syrian reconnaissance team had visited Saudi Arabia and Yemen, but the final decision had not yet been implemented. Three Syrian military and Yemeni officials with direct knowledge of the Syrian government's plans revealed that Syria is considering sending thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia and Yemen to help Saudi Arabia confront the Houthis supported by Iran. Officials said that in recent weeks, Syrian military reconnaissance teams have visited Saudi Arabia and Yemen to survey positions and coordinate with their counterpart units in the two countries.