Andy Burnham says UK to provide military support to Saudi Arabia

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced on Monday that the United Kingdom will provide defensive air-to-air refuelling support to Saudi Arabia. The decision follows a formal request from the Saudi government, which is currently managing ongoing security tensions involving the Iran-backed Houthi movement.

Burnham stated that the support will be provided for a limited time period, characterizing the move as a strategic effort to help stabilize the wider region. The Houthis, who control the most populous areas of Yemen, have been a primary factor in the request for military assistance.