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UK to send RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
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Summary
Britain's Ministry of Defense said it will deploy RAF Typhoon fighter jets to fly defensive air missions protecting Saudi infrastructure, following intensified Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities. Turkey is separately seeking parliamentary approval for a defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan that could enable military assistance, while Egypt is weighing sending troops to Saudi Arabia.
Left-leaning
- UK to Send Fighter Jets to Help Defend Saudi Arabia From Houthi AttacksNew York Times · Oct 20, 8:34 AM
- Egypt weighs sending troops to Saudi Arabia in war with Iran-backed rebelsCBS News · Oct 20, 12:54 PM
Center
- UK To Deploy RAF Typhoon Jets To Protect Saudi ArabiaNewsweek · Oct 20, 8:22 AM
- Britain to send planes to help defend Saudi Arabia from HouthisUPI · Oct 20, 12:27 PM
- Turkey Moves to Ratify Mecca Pact as Saudi Arabia Faces AttacksBloomberg · Oct 20, 12:27 PM
- Britain says it will carry out defensive air missions over Saudi ArabiaReuters · Oct 20, 1:05 PM
- UK to send jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks, and other Mideast newsAssociated Press · Oct 20, 2:02 PM
Right-leaning
- The UK Expands Military Support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis to Include 'defensive' Air PatrolsNewsmax · Oct 20, 8:00 AM