UK To Deploy Fighter Jets To Defend Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Attacks

The United Kingdom has announced plans to deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
The UK Ministry of Defence disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the fighter jets would conduct “defensive counter-air missions” to protect Saudi cities and critical infrastructure.
The deployment comes amid an escalation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia over the past month, with the rebels launching ballistic missiles and drones at strategic facilities, including oil installations and airports.
A Downing Street spokesperson told reporters that the UK was already providing air-to-air refuelling support to Sa...