Britain agrees to limited defensive air-refuelling support for Saudi Arabia.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he approved Saudi Arabia's request for defensive air-to-air refuelling support for a limited period. Britain plans to deploy one Voyager tanker aircraft in the coming days.

Burnham framed the support as part of an effort to stabilise the region and keep key routes open amid attacks on Saudi Arabia. He said the arrangement would remain under review; no broader deployment was announced.