Saudi Arabia asks Britain for aid against Houthis, Burnham still considering — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-asks-britain-for-aid-against-houthis-burnham-still-consideringContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Saudi Arabia Seeks UK Military Support Against Houthi Offensivehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-asks-britain-for-aid-against-houthis-burnham-still-consideringhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-asks-britain-for-aid-against-houthis-burnham-still-considering#u71128Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:16:12 +0000Saudi Arabia has requested military assistance from the United Kingdom to counter a Houthi offensive. British officials are currently considering the request amid concerns that Houthi activity threatens the Suez Canal and could cause a significant economic hit. Some arguments in favor of the move suggest that proscribing the Houthis would lead to a reduction in energy bills. The UK government has not yet committed to a specific course of action while it evaluates the request for support.Why it mattersThe conflict involves the Houthis' ongoing offensive operations in the region. Stability