UK to deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia
British Typhoon jets will carry out defensive missions to protect Saudi Arabia from escalating Houthi attacks.
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British Typhoon jets will carry out defensive missions to protect Saudi Arabia from escalating Houthi attacks.
The Ministry of Defence says the jets will not be used to attack the Iran-backed group.
Iran has denied any involvement in an escalation of attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi targets. The international airport in Yemenโs interim capital Aden was struck by two missiles late on Friday, the second such incident in less than two weeks.
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