RAF Typhoon fighters will conduct defensive missions over Saudi Arabia's cities and critical infrastructure as part of the UK's ongoing support for Riyadh. This operation marks a significant military commitment authorized by Prime Minister Andy Burnham in response to escalating attacks from Yemen’s Houthis.
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The deployment comes amid a series of missile and drone attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthis, which have targeted Saudi airports and oil facilities. The conflict, which has intensified since September, has resulted in numerous casualties, including a recent missile strike that killed 13 people at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
