Saudi Arabia asks Britain for aid against Houthis, Burnham still considering
Britain has agreed to send military advisers as Saudi Arabia warns Houthi control of the Bab el-Mandeb could disrupt shipping and lift energy prices.
- Saudi Arabia asked British Prime Minister Andy Burnham for military and diplomatic support to repel Iran-aligned Houthis from the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and defend oil infrastructure against ongoing attacks.
- Houthi forces recently seized Yemen's coast near the strait and attacked the East-West Pipeline, which carries nearly four percent of global oil supply. Repairs may require five to six weeks.
- On Saturday, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband discussed the attacks with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan. The United States, Pakistan, and Turkey have not provided requested assistance to the kingdom.
- Recent fighting resulted in three deaths from Saudi-led air strikes in Taiz, while Houthi attacks on Monday targeted civilian areas in Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif, injuring 13 civilians.
- Officials warned Burnham that Houthi control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait threatens international shipping lanes, potentially causing energy prices to soar in Britain as Middle East conflict persists.
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Saudi Arabia has asked the United Kingdom for military assistance as Yemen's Houthis push along the Red Sea coast, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. They said Riyadh asked London to provide operational support to push back the Houthis and help protect the kingdom's oil infrastructure.
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Saudi Arabia has asked Britain to help in the war against the Houthis: EADaily
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