UK agrees defensive support for Saudi jets amid Houthi threat
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the measure is intended to help Saudi Arabia counter attacks and support regional stability.
The United Kingdom has agreed to provide defensive air support to Saudi Arabia to help it respond to attacks by Houthi forces, according to the Guardian.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham described the assistance as part of an effort to restore stability in the Middle East. The report also says he planned to urge US President Donald Trump to bring an end to the conflict with Iran during an upcoming meeting.
The supplied excerpt does not detail the scale or duration of the British support. It presents the assistance as defensive and links the announcement to wider diplomatic efforts around regional conflict.
Sources
- UK to give support to Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fighters — The Guardian — World
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