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Britain offers military support as Saudi cancels renowned 'Davos in desert" investor meeting due to strikes from Houthi forces in Yemen.
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BBC News – UK BBC
UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.
NPR
Saudi Arabia cancels 'Davos in the Desert' due to Yemen's Houthi strikes
Britain offers military support as Saudi cancels renowned 'Davos in desert" investor meeting due to strikes from Houthi forces in Yemen.
DW
UK fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK is sending military support to Saudi Arabia as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launch repeated attacks on the kingdom.
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PBS
News Wrap: Britain sending air support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
In our news wrap Tuesday, British authorities say they're sending air support to Saudi Arabia to protect against missiles and drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, Vice President Vance says he's not endorsing Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections and voters in Alberta overwhelmingly rejected a referendum that would have put the province on a path toward independence.
Euronews
UK Typhoon fighter jets to fly 'defensive' missions to help protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting branded Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as "absolutely despicable and dangerous for the region."
Al Jazeera
UK to deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia
British Typhoon jets will carry out defensive missions to protect Saudi Arabia from escalating Houthi attacks.
NYTimes – World NYT
UK to Send Fighter Jets to Help Defend Saudi Arabia From Houthi Attacks
Al Jazeera
UK to deploy Typhoon jets to help defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Ministry of Defence says warplanes will operate in 'defensive role' and not be used to attack Yemeni group.
Guardian
UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
RAF Typhoon fighters will fly defensive missions over cities and infrastructure, in extension of UK support for Riyadh RAF Typhoon fighters are to protect Saudi Arabia from attack by Yemen’s Houthis, flying defensive missions over the country’s cities and critical infrastructure, as western allies step up their intervention in the escalating conflict. The operation – the most significant military mission signed off…
Al Jazeera
