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The United Kingdom has announced the deployment of fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. According to the British Ministry of Defence,
The United Kingdom has announced the deployment of fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. According to the British Ministry of Defence, Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets will conduct defensive air missions to protect Saudi cities and key installations. In a statement, the ministry said the deployment forms part of additional military support for Saudi Arabia.
British Defence Secretary John Healey’s successor, John Healey’s government counterpart, Wes Streeting, said in a statement that the Houthis’ continued attacks on Britain’s ally, Saudi Arabia, were deeply reprehensible. He said the targeting of Riyadh airport in particular demonstrated how far the Houthis were willing to go to escalate tensions in the region. According to a spokesperson for the British prime minister’s office, the UK is already assisting Saudi Arabia with the supply of aviation fuel. Air defense equipment and British personnel have also been deployed to help protect the kingdom. The spokesperson clarified that British Typhoon aircraft would take action to intercept missiles and drones heading towards Saudi Arabia. Britain will also provide Saudi Arabia with an Atlas A400M military transport aircraft.
