UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks
Middle East2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported30m ago
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced an agreement to provide air-to-air refuelling support for Saudi Arabian fighter jets. The decision is aimed at helping Saudi forces counter ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels.
According to the provided details, the refuelling assistance is characterized as a 'defensive' measure by the UK government in response to a formal request from Saudi authorities.
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Al Jazeera (QA)Highlights the defensive nature of the UK's military assistance to Saudi Arabia.