Saudi Arabia has requested diplomatic and military assistance from the United Kingdom to counter the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen, according to a Bloomberg report.
According to a Tuesday report by Bloomberg, Saudi Arabia has approached the United Kingdom for diplomatic and military support in its campaign against the Iran-backed Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) in Yemen. The request comes as the Houthis have intensified attacks on Saudi infrastructure and international shipping since the collapse of a ceasefire with Riyadh. The Zioneer has previously reported on Saudi military preparations, including a reported sea and ground offensive plan (July 31), and on Houthi claims of ballistic missile strikes on a Saudi airbase (June 8). The Houthis, a key Iranian proxy in the 'Axis of Resistance,' have also continued to threaten Israel and Red Sea shipping. The nature and scope of British assistance remain unclear, as are the details of Saudi diplomatic outreach.
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