Politics · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · November 4, 2026

Saudi Arabia and Syria sign defense cooperation deal

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 4, 4:32 PM ET

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Ahmed al-Sharaa witnessed the signing.

Why it matters

Deepens Gulf-Syria ties.

Background

Syria's government changed in 2024.

The story so far

1. Nov 2Houthi fighting near Bab al-Mandab and Lahj
2. Nov 3Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia; fighting near Taiz
3. Nov 4Saudi Arabia and Syria sign defense cooperation deal
4. Nov 8Houthis hit Aramco tower in Riyadh as fighting escalates
5. Nov 9Houthi missile damages Aramco office in Riyadh
6. Nov 11Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia

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Sources

• Middle East Eye ↗Nov 4, 4:32 PM ET
• Asharq Al-Awsat ↗Nov 4, 9:21 PM ET

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