UK to Provide Saudi Arabia with 'Defensive' Military Support, Says Burnham The British government has announced plans to provide "defensive" military support to Saudi Arabia, a move that raises more questions than answers about the UK's involvement in the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
The decision, made by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, follows a request from Riyadh for assistance in fending off attacks from Iran backed Houthi rebels.
At first glance, this might seem like a straightforward case of a nation coming to the aid of its ally under siege.