WW1 to Houthis: British jets for Saudi Arabia build on long military bond
UK's deployment of jets to defend Saudi Arabia is the latest chapter in a relationship older than the kingdom itself.
Al Jazeera English reports: UK's deployment of jets to defend Saudi Arabia is the latest chapter in a relationship older than the kingdom itself.
This world story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include WW, Houthis and British.
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- Saudi Arabia · Middle East
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- WW, Houthis, British, UK
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- World
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