UK approves Saudi request for air refuelling support against Houthi attacks
- UK PM Andy Burnham approved Saudi Arabia’s request for defensive air-to-air refuelling support against Houthi attacks.
- Britain will deploy one Voyager tanker aircraft to support Saudi operations in the coming days.
- The support comes after Houthis intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia, adding a new front to the wider Middle East conflict.
- The UK says the assistance will be time-limited and aims to help stabilise the region and keep key routes open.
Source: ndtv.com
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