UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

 Britain will deploy RAF Typhoon fighter jets to defend Saudi cities and critical infrastructure against escalating Houthi drone and missile attacks, the UK Ministry of Defence announced.

The deployment will also include an A400M transport aircraft and military advisers. British officials stressed that the fighter jets will perform defensive missions and will not carry out strikes against the Houthis.

• The UK will also extend its aerial refueling support for Saudi military operations, including those targeting Houthi positions in Yemen.

British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said the additional support follows recent Houthi attacks, particularly the strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.