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The Papers: 'Air traffic out of control' and 'RAF to help Saudis'

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BBC News. (2026, September 22). The Papers: 'Air traffic out of control' and 'RAF to help Saudis'. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmj4jpj9144wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Andy Burnham, the British Prime Minister, has approved sending RAF jets to help defend Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure from attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen, which are backed by Iran. This move aims to stabilize global energy markets and reduce inflationary pressures affecting UK citizens. The decision involves deploying a single RAF Voyager aircraft for air-to-air refueling support of Saudi Arabian jets, facilitating their missions against incoming missiles and drones for several weeks. Saudi Arabia requested this assistance after recent Houthi attacks that disrupted oil pipelines, causing spikes in global oil prices. Burnham made the announcement while traveling to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, stating it was approved following consultations with his defense and foreign secretaries.

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