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  "title": "Britain says it will carry out defensive air missions over Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/britain-says-it-will-carry-out-defensive-air-missions-over-saudi",
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  "published": "2026-10-20T11:46:28.000Z",
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  "summary": "LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Britain will fly Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets on defensive missions to help protect Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure from Houthi aerial attacks, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. The ministry said the aircraft would operate only in a defensive role and would not conduct offensive strikes against the Iran-aligned Houthis, whose attacks…",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
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        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Britain says it will carry out defensive air missions over Saudi Arabia",
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