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UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
BBC Politics Tuesday 20 October 2026, 11:59 UTC 1 min read
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The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.

The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.
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