# UK to send fighter jets to help Saudi Arabia fight Houthis

https://mins.news/en/video/108502

- CNN, 2026-10-20 20:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UetnlytnJ4

> The UK said Tuesday it will deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Iran-allied Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Defense Ministry said Royal Air Force Typhoons will fly defensive counter-air missions to protect Saudi cities and critical infrastructure.

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