UK deploys RAF Typhoons for defensive missions over Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks

The UK is deploying RAF Typhoon fighters to fly defensive missions over Saudi cities and critical infrastructure, intercepting Houthi missiles and drones. This marks a significant escalation in Western military intervention in the Yemen conflict, extending UK support for Riyadh. The operation is the most significant military mission approved by PM Andy Burnham, indicating a shift from offensive strikes to direct defensive support.