https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-s-burnham-agrees-to-saudi-request-for-refuelling-supportContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-s-burnham-agrees-to-saudi-request-for-refuelling-supporthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-s-burnham-agrees-to-saudi-request-for-refuelling-support#u83395Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:31:36 +0000Burnham has agreed to a Saudi request for military support to counter Houthi attacks. The Royal Air Force will provide aerial refuelling for Saudi jets as part of a defensive military effort. This support aims to help Saudi Arabia manage its struggle against Houthi fighters during ongoing clashes. While the UK describes the assistance as defensive, the scale of the deployment remains a point of debate among observers.Why it mattersSaudi Arabia is engaged in a conflict with Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran. This military support follows reports that air traffic in the region has become out