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UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, says Burnham
A single British aircraft, an RAF Voyager, is believed to be involved in the operation.
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The UK will supply Saudi Arabia with “defensive air‑to‑air refuelling” support, according to Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. The assistance involves a single RAF Voyager aircraft that is believed to be part of the operation. The move is framed as a response to attacks on Saudi Arabia by Iran‑backed Houthi forces in Yemen. Burnham’s statement ties the UK’s contribution directly to the ongoing regional conflict.
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