Regatul Unit oferă sprijin militar defensiv Arabiei Saudite împotriva atacurilor houthi • Newsweek România

The UK is providing defensive military support to Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, including air-to-air refueling for Saudi fighter jets. Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced this during his visit to New York for the UN General Assembly, emphasizing that the support is strictly defensive. The deployment follows a request from Riyadh and discussions with key government officials. The mission aims to protect Saudi Arabia from drone and missile threats without engaging in offensive operations against the Houthis. Burnham highlighted the importance of safeguarding UK and regional interests amid escalating tensions in Yemen, where Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, continue to challenge the Saudi-supported government.