UK to fly RAF missions defending Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, Bloomberg reports

​Britain ​will deploy ‌Royal Air Force ​fighter jets on defensive ‌missions to help protect Saudi Arabia from escalating Houthi attacks, ‌Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing ‌British officials familiar with the matter. RAF Typhoon fighter jets ⁠will ​help ⁠defend Saudi cities and infrastructure against ⁠aerial attacks by the ​Iran-backed group, while Britain will also ⁠provide an Atlas A400M ⁠transport aircraft ​and military advisers, the report said.

Britain's Ministry ⁠of Defence did not immediately ⁠respond ⁠to a request for comment.