Syria considers Saudi defense pact

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Syria was considering joining Saudi Arabia’s defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan, potentially widening regional involvement in Yemen’s war.

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New York Times

Syria Weighs Joining Saudi Mutual Defense Pact as Yemen War Rages

A move to join Saudi Arabia’s agreement with Turkey and Pakistan could entangle more countries in the kingdom’s escalating conflict between the Iran-backed Houthis.

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Der Spiegel

Syria considers joining Mecca Defense Pact

Syria's new rulers are getting a lot of money from Saudi Arabia—and they share the same arch-enemy: Iran. Now Foreign Minister al-Shaibani confirms that his country could join the Saudis' defense pact.