The UK announced on Oct. 20 that it will provide additional military support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to help defend against Houthi attacks in the region. “The UK will provide additional defensive military support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, given escalating Houthi attacks in the region,” the UK Ministry of Defense said in a statement. “The UK will fly defensive counter air missions to support the protection of Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure against aerial attack, using RAF Typhoon fighter jets. These aircraft will operate in a defensive role and will not conduct offensive strikes against the Houthis.”

Defense Minister Wes Streeting claimed in a written statement to Parliament that “the government remains clear that there is no long-term military solution to the conflict in Yemen,” reported AP. “We continue to support a U.N.-led political process as the best route to a durable peace.”