# UK to send fighter jets to help defend Saudi cities from Houthi attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/107826

- CNBC, 2026-10-20 12:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/20/uk-fighter-jets-saudi-houthi-attacks-iran.html

> The Royal Air Force will deploy jets to support defensive operations in Saudi Arabia, but will not take part in offensive strikes.

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