OriginalSourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished14:47 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished14:47 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“The U.K. expands military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis to include 'defensive' air patrols”
“Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said Royal Air Force Typhoon jets will “conduct defensive counter-air operations over Saudi Arabia, helping to protect Saudi cities, civilian populations and critical national infrastructure” from missiles and drones fired by the Iran-backed rebels in Yemen.”
UK expands defensive air patrols for Saudi Arabia against Houthis.
Key points
- Britain will deploy RAF Typhoon jets for defensive counter-air operations over Saudi Arabia.
- Britain also plans a military transport plane and advisers, per Defense Secretary Streeting.
- In-air refueling support extended for 90 more days to assist Saudi operations.
- UK says there is no long-term military solution and supports a UN-led peace process.
- Houthis have renewed missile and drone strikes on Saudi targets, including Riyadh airport.
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