How the U.K. Is Supporting Saudi Arabia In Its Fight Against the Houthis
The international assistance comes as the Houthi rebels make significant advances along the Red Sea coastline in a bid to tighten their grip on the Bab el-Mandeb, a critical maritime chokepoint.
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23.09.2026
How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis?
UK to refuel Saudi fighter jets and France to secure energy infrastructure amid fighting with Yemen's Houthi group.
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23.09.2026
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman slams targeting of Mecca by ‘terrorist’ Houthis
Saudi monarch's rare condemnation hints at sense of urgency in the kingdom amid ramped-up attacks from Yemen.
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aljazeera.com
22.09.2026
UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks
A British tanker plane will provide "defensive" air-to-air refuelling for Saudi warplanes to help the country defend against Houthi strikes, the UK government confirmed late Monday. The show of solida
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22.09.2026
G7 leaders call on Iran-backed Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia
The Houthis staged an offensive in recent weeks to take over Yemen's entire Red Sea coast, threatening global trade and pushing up energy prices up.
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euronews.com
22.09.2026
U.K. to give Saudi Arabia defensive refueling support to counter Houthis
The decision to support the Saudi campaign represents one of Burnham's first significant military decisions since becoming prime minister in July.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.09.2026
G7 foreign ministers demand Houthis halt strikes on Saudi Arabia
Ministers demand an end to maritime shipping attacks and urge Iran to stop arming the Yemeni group.
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aljazeera.com
22.09.2026
Saudi Arabia Spent Months Trying to Bypass Hormuz. Now There’s No Way Around It.
With its Red Sea bypass route disrupted by attacks from Yemen and Iraq, the world’s oil kingpin is returning to the waterway it was trying to avoid in the first place.
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wsj.com
22.09.2026
UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Britain has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia to repeal attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen
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abcnews.com
21.09.2026
Saudi Arabia left without US help against Houthis
Saudi Arabia is weighing Washington’s refusal to help fend off Houthi attacks after Riyadh requested US assistance, despite the two countries being longstanding allies and President Donald Trump and h
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21.09.2026
Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's growing civil war
A senior official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels is warning countries against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s revived civil war
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abcnews.com
20.09.2026
How will Saudi Arabia deal with the Houthis?
Yemeni group warns of further attacks on the kingdom.
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20.09.2026
Opinion | What Is Saudi Arabia’s Plan for the Houthis?
Riyadh must clarify whether it seeks de-escalation or a decisive military response—and if the latter, what kind.
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20.09.2026
Houthi attacks and no Western support: What are Saudi Arabia's options ?
The US has warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could rapidly escalate. It comes after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed
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20.09.2026
Why doesn't the US intervene to defend Saudi Arabia against the Houthis?
The US cautioned against a rapidly escalating situation in Yemen after Houthi rebels carried out a missile attack on the Saudi capital. In recent weeks, the Iran backed militants have also seized larg
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20.09.2026
US embassies issue security alerts over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The alerts advised Americans to "be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions" and said the conflict could "escalate rapidly."
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euronews.com
20.09.2026
Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital
Saudi Arabia on Saturday said that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, the first time the Saudi capital has been targeted since the escalation in fighting with the I
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20.09.2026
Houthis claim drone attack on Saudi Arabia's capital after smoke seen rising near airport
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks targeting "sensitive" sites in Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh - hours after flames and smoke were seen near the city
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20.09.2026
Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks: FM
Turkish FM highlights Turkiye's readiness to assist Saudi Arabia militarily, as Houthi attacks intensify in Yemen.
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aljazeera.com
20.09.2026
Black smoke seen near Riyadh amid air raid alerts in Saudi Arabia
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19.09.2026