https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-to-refuel-saudi-jets-to-help-counter-houthi-attacksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-to-refuel-saudi-jets-to-help-counter-houthi-attackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-to-refuel-saudi-jets-to-help-counter-houthi-attacks#u81715Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:10:24 +0000Prime Minister Andy Burnham has agreed to a Saudi request for military support to counter Houthi drone and missile attacks. The UK is providing defensive assistance by deploying an RAF Voyager tanker to provide air-to-air refueling for Saudi fighter operations. This support aims to help Saudi Arabia defend against Houthi fighters as the rebels intensify attacks and make advances along the Red Sea coastline to control the Bab el-Mandeb maritime chokepoint.Why it mattersThe Bab el-Mandeb is a critical maritime chokepoint for global trade. This deployment occurs as Houthi rebels increase pressure