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UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, says Burnham
Monday, September 21, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that the United Kingdom will provide air-to-air refueling support to Saudi Arabia following a request from the Saudi government. The move comes after Houthi militants based in Yemen conducted attacks against Saudi Arabia. Burnham characterized the support as defensive in nature.
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