“UK to send jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks, and other Mideast news”

Key points

• Britain expands military support for Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthis.
• RAF Typhoon jets will conduct defensive counter-air operations over Saudi territories.
• UK will send a military transport and military advisers to Saudi Arabia.
• In Yemen, a Houthi missile strike on a government camp killed 73 recruits.
• The attack targeted al-Alam training camp in Shabwa; casualties reported.