UK deploys Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
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Britain will deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia to defend cities and critical infrastructure against escalating missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthis, the UK government announced Tuesday.
The Ministry of Defence said the aircraft would fly defensive counter-air missions and would not conduct offensive strikes against the Houthis. Britain will also send an A400M transport aircraft to move defence equipment within Saudi Arabia and military advisers to assist Saudi staff officers. The deployment expands existing UK support, which includes air-defence equipment and air-to-air refuelling for Saudi aircraft.
The announcement follows repeated attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities, including deadly strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Reports differ on the death toll from attacks on the airport this month: The Guardian reported 13 deaths in one missile strike, while The National reported 17 deaths across attacks during the month.
Other allies are also expressing support for Riyadh. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi asked parliament to authorize defensive military assistance if Saudi Arabia requests it, while Egypt’s National Defence Council pledged necessary support for the kingdom’s security and territorial integrity. French President Emmanuel Macron made an unannounced visit to Riyadh on Wednesday and met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with the French presidency describing the trip as a demonstration of solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of Houthi attacks.
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