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UK fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks from Iran-backed Houthis

The Independent Politics · 20 October 2026 at 13:21

UK fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks from Iran-backed Houthis

The UK will fly defensive counter air missions using RAF Typhoon fighter jets to support the protection of Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure

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