UK agrees to support Saudi Arabia with air-to-air refueling in midst of Houthi attacks
Britain and Saudi Arabia have been close military allies for decades, with Britain serving as one of the kingdom's largest arms suppliers.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has agreed to provide defensive air-to-air refueling support to Saudi Arabia in response to intensified attacks by the Houthis, who control most of Yemen. This move, described by Burnham as helping to stabilize the wider region, comes as Saudi Arabia has faced increased aggression since the war began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February.
Britain, a long-standing military ally of Saudi Arabia, will deploy one Voyager plane to assist in the refueling operation, which is set to be a time-limited agreement. The British government is committed to supporting efforts to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and will continue to monitor the situation.
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