The UK has deployed its fighter jets to Saudi Arabia to defend the region from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, following a statement by the UK Defence Minister that the situation is "outrageous" and "intolerable."
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UK to deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia
UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting says British Typhoon jets will carry out defensive missions to protect Saudi Arabia from escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, calling the escalation “outrageous” and “intolerable”.
Published On 20 Oct 2026
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