UK to provide air-to-air refuelling to Saudi Arabia against Houthis

Summarised from 6 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 23 Sept, 20:56 · Archive

The UK has agreed to provide defensive air-to-air refuelling support to Saudi Arabia to counter Houthi attacks.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed the UK will refuel Saudi jets in response to a Saudi request following increased attacks by Iran-backed Houthi fighters in Yemen. The support is described as defensive and aimed at protecting energy infrastructure and keeping oil flowing from the Gulf.

How it is being reported

• How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis?UK to refuel Saudi fighter jets and France to secure energy infrastructure amid fighting with Yemen's Houthi group.Al Jazeera · 23 Sept, 14:57
• British family of man 'abducted and tortured by Saudi officials' condemn Andy Burnham's 'moral misstep' after UK offered the kingdom military assistanceThe Prime Minister has approved a request from Riyadh for military help in fending off attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, which are pushing up global oil prices.Daily Mail · 23 Sept, 14:34
• UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacksA British tanker plane will provide "defensive" air-to-air refuelling for Saudi warplanes to help the country defend against Houthi strikes, the UK government confirmed late Monday. The show of solidarity follows a Saudi request for military support after the Houthis increased drone and missile attacks on it in recent weeks alongside a lightning offensive to capture Yemen's Red Sea coast.France 24 · 22 Sept, 11:44
• UK to refuel Saudi jets to help counter Houthi attacksBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he has agreed to a request for 'defensive' air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets.Al Jazeera · 22 Sept, 01:29
• UK to give support to Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fightersAndy Burnham says he will urge Donald Trump to bring an end to conflict with Iran The UK has agreed to provide defensive air support to Saudi Arabia to help counter Houthi fighters and restore stability in the Middle East while driving down the cost of living at home, Andy Burnham has said, ahead of his first meeting with Donald Trump. The prime minister said he had agreed to a request for air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets to defend energy infrastructure against the Iran-backed rebels and help keep oil flowing from the Gulf to ease global economic turmoil. Continue reading...The Guardian · 21 Sept, 22:09
• UK to provide military support to Saudi Arabia in war against Houthis, Burnham confirmsSupport focused on ‘defensive capabilities’ but could include shooting down dronesThe Independent · 21 Sept, 22:00
• UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, says BurnhamThe prime minister says "defensive air-to-air refuelling" is to be provided following a request from Saudi Arabia, after it faced attacks from the Houthis in Yemen.BBC News · 21 Sept, 22:00

In this story: Andy Burnham · Saudi Arabia · Houthis · Yemen · Iran · UK

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