UK to refuel Saudi jets, France to guard energy sites amid Houthi conflict

The UK will provide aerial refueling support to Saudi fighter jets and France will secure energy infrastructure as Saudi Arabia continues operations against Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. This marks a deepening of Western military and logistical backing for Riyadh, extending beyond arms sales into active operational support. The scope and duration of these commitments remain unspecified, and the direct impact on the conflict's trajectory is uncertain.