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22 October 2026·Saudi Arabia: RAF SupportWhen we make such deployments, they are taken— [ Interruption. ] Well, the urgent question, and the reason I am here, is about our deployment in Yemen. In response to the question, the thing that the
22 October 2026·Saudi Arabia: RAF SupportProviding defensive counter air to prevent attacks on airports and civilian structures is a fairly significant offering. That is essential to providing safety, support and sanctuary to the people who
22 October 2026·Saudi Arabia: RAF SupportWe insist that all the support from the UK is in accordance with international law and IHL—international humanitarian law. I have had the great privilege of working in the Department on the applicatio
22 October 2026·Saudi Arabia: RAF SupportI thank my hon. Friend for his question and show of concern. We unequivocally condemn the Houthi attacks. We fully support the right of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the legitimate Government of Yem
22 October 2026·Saudi Arabia: RAF SupportAdvice to those British nationals in the region is issued by the FCDO, and I urge all those deployed within the region to pay attention to consular announcements. The terms “offensive” and “defensive”
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