How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis?

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced this week that the UK will provide air-to-air refuelling for Saudi fighter jets at Saudi Arabia's request, to aid in its conflict with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group. This support, described as time-limited defensive assistance, aims to bolster Saudi air defence capabilities amid renewed Houthi attacks on the kingdom and strategic Red Sea locations.

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UK to refuel Saudi fighter jets and France to secure energy infrastructure amid fighting with Yemen's Houthi group.

How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis?

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