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UK to give support to Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fighters

The Guardian UK · 21 September 2026 at 22:09

UK to give support to Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fighters

Andy Burnham says he will urge Donald Trump to bring an end to conflict with Iran The UK has agreed to provide defensive air support to Saudi Arabia to help counter Houthi fighters and restore stability in the Middle East while driving down the cost of living at home, Andy Burnham has said, ahead of his first meeting with Donald Trump.

The prime minister said he had agreed to a request for air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets to defend energy infrastructure against the Iran-backed rebels and help keep oil flowing from the Gulf to ease global economic turmoil.

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UK to give support to Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fighters

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