Why the U.K. is increasing military support for Saudi Arabia

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Uploaded: 2026-10-20

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[0:00] The UK is expanding its military support

[0:02] for Saudi Arabia as Houthi rebels in

[0:04] Yemen ramp up missile and drone attacks.

[0:07] British fighter jets will conduct

[0:09] defensive air patrols over Saudi Arabia,

[0:11] intercepting incoming threats, but they

[0:13] won't strike Houthy targets on the

[0:15] ground. The UK will also send military

[0:18] advisers and extend its aerial refueling

[0:20] support for Saudi forces by another 90

[0:23] days. Let's go live now to senior fellow

[0:26] at the Middle East Institute, Jason

[0:27] Campbell. Jason, appreciate your time

[0:29] today. So, what is

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