UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says Burnham
Andy Burnham said the UK will provide “defensive air-to-air refuelling” support for Saudi Arabia, in response to attacks the country has faced from the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. It is understood this is likely to begin in the coming days and will involve a single British aircraft, a Voyager, based out of RAF Akrotiri in [...] The post UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military…
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that the United Kingdom will provide "defensive air-to-air refueling" support to Saudi Arabia in response to recent attacks from the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. This support, which could kick off in the coming days, will involve a single British Voyager aircraft stationed at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
The UK's decision to offer assistance follows a request from Saudi Arabia, who are experiencing attacks and potential further disruption in their Red Sea shipping routes. These routes are vital for the global economy and have recently been targeted by the Houthis who have seized control of the strategic port city of Mokha and Perim Island.
The offer is described as "time limited," potentially lasting only a few weeks, given the ongoing conflict in Yemen that has been raging since 2014. British officials emphasize that this support is primarily defensive, aimed at aiding Saudi air force jets in shooting down incoming Houthi missiles and drones.
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