Power ShiftWednesday, October 21, 2026

Britain Deploys RAF Typhoon Jets to Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Strikes

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•The UK Ministry of Defence announced Tuesday that RAF Typhoon jets will deploy to Saudi Arabia in a strictly defensive role.
•Defence Secretary Wes Streeting called the Houthi attacks "absolutely despicable and dangerous for the region."
•Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have intensified missile and drone strikes on Saudi infrastructure, including energy and civilian sites.
•The Ministry of Defence stressed the jets will not be used to attack Houthi positions in Yemen.
•The deployment responds to what the New York Times described as a spike in attacks by the Iran-backed militia.

Sources

News Wrap: Britain sending air support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

PBS NewsHour

UK fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

DW Europe

UK to deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera

UK Typhoon fighter jets to fly 'defensive' missions to help protect Saudi Arabia...

Euronews

UK to Send Fighter Jets to Help Defend Saudi Arabia From Houthi Attacks

New York Times

UK to deploy fighter jets to help Saudis against Houthi attacks

Politico EU

UK to deploy Typhoon jets to help defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

Al Jazeera

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