UK to refuel Saudi jets to help counter Houthi attacks - Al Jazeera

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he has agreed to a request for ‘defensive’ air to air refueling of Saudi jets.

x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info British Prime Minister Andy Burnham gives a speech during a reception at 10 Downing Street in London on Monday [Jonathan Brady/Pool via Reuters] By AFP , AP and Reuters Published On 22 Sep 2026 22 Sep 2026 The United Kingdom has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia to help it repel attacks by Yemen’s Houthis , according to British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Speaking to reporters as he flew to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Monday, Burnham said he had agreed that the Royal Air Force would provide air-to-air refuelling of Saudi planes.