Foreign media report the UK is close to agreeing to support Saudi military action against Houthi forces. Multiple sources say Prime Minister Burnham favors providing what London deems defensive aid and will press other countries to follow; options under consideration include air-to-air refuelling. The government believes such assistance would help stabilise the region and reduce threats to shipping through the Strait of Malacca.

2026-09-22

Foreign media report the UK is close to agreeing to support Saudi military action against Houthi forces. Multiple sources say Prime Minister Burnham favors providing what London deems defensive aid and will press other countries to follow; options under consideration include air-to-air refuelling. The government believes such assistance would help stabilise the region and reduce threats to shipping through the Strait of Malacca.