UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, says Burnham
Summary
The UK will provide Saudi Arabia with defensive air-to-air refueling support to help Saudi jets protect against attacks by Houthi militants in Yemen. This support will likely start soon using a British Voyager aircraft based in Cyprus and is planned to last for a few weeks.Key Facts
- The UK agreed to give Saudi Arabia air-to-air refueling help to defend against missile and drone attacks.
- A single British RAF Voyager aircraft, based in Cyprus, will carry out the operation.
- The support is time-limited and expected to last for weeks initially.
- Saudi Arabia faces attacks from the Iran-backed Houthis who are fighting Yemen's recognized government.
- The Houthis have recently attacked Saudi targets including the capital Riyadh and energy sites on the Red Sea coast.
- The UK decision was made following a request from Saudi Arabia and advice from UK defense and foreign ministers.
- The Red Sea is a key global shipping route, and recent Houthi control of parts of Yemen threatens this area.
- In 2024, the UK and US jointly launched air strikes against Houthi targets to protect shipping and lives.
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