UK to Deploy Fighter Jets to Defend Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Attacks

The United Kingdom is preparing to deploy fighter jets to Saudi Arabia to help defend the kingdom against attacks by the Houthi movement, the Financial Times and Hungarian news outlet 24.hu reported.

According to the reports, Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets will carry out defensive air-defense and interception operations in Saudi airspace. The deployment aims to protect the British ally following repeated strikes carried out by the militant group from Yemen.

Further details regarding the number of aircraft deployed and the timetable for the operation have not yet been released.