According to CoinMeta, and as reported by The New York Times, Syria is considering deploying thousands of soldiers to Saudi Arabia and Yemen to assist Saudi forces in dealing with the Houthi militia supported by Iran. Informed Syrian and Yemeni officials revealed that Syrian military reconnaissance teams have visited these two countries in recent weeks to inspect potential deployment locations and coordinate with local militaries. Last month, about 150 Syrian soldiers and commanders also traveled to the Tamud region in northeastern Yemen, near the Saudi border, together with Saudi military personnel. However, the Syrian government has not yet made a final decision regarding troop deployment. If deployment does occur, it may be carried out in accordance with the "Mecca Joint Defense Agreement" signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan in August of this year, with the primary task of protecting the Saudi border from Houthi military infiltration. Saudi Arabia is an important source of aid and investment for Syria. Last week, the two sides signed an agreement for the reconstruction of infrastructure and emergency services worth over $400 million. Nevertheless, the Syrian army is still in the process of reorganization after the civil war and is also facing threats from Israeli military actions and domestic extremist groups; overseas troop deployment could further increase its domestic security pressures.