UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham asked the Royal Air Force to fly missions defending Saudi cities and infrastructure from aerial attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The UK is sending military support as the group launches repeated attacks on the kingdom.
WHO:UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the Royal Air Force
WHAT:Burnham asked the RAF to fly missions to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks.
WHEN:Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 9:23 PM ET
WHERE:Saudi Arabia
WHY:The missions are intended to protect Saudi cities and infrastructure from Houthi aerial attacks.
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