Why Syria sending troops to Yemen would be a risky bet for Sharaa

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Syria says it will not send troops to fight the Houthis alongside Saudi Arabia, but its economic dependence on Riyadh could make that position difficult to maintain. The prospect highlights the political and security risks of deeper Syrian involvement in Yemen.

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