U.K. to give Saudi Arabia defensive refueling support to counter Houthis

The U.K. has agreed to support Saudi Arabia’s military in countering the Houthis, as the kingdom comes under frequent attack from the Iran-backed militants. General Assembly in New York. The decision to support the Saudi military campaign represents one of Burnham’s first significant military decisions since becoming prime minister in July.

Refueling of Saudi jets on missions that the U.K. considers defensive will begin in the coming days, and the operation is expected to last weeks.