Saudi Arabia Seeks Military Assistance from UK to Protect Oil Installations Amid Intensifying Houthi Attacks
RIYADH : Saudi Arabia has formally approached the United Kingdom with a request for military cooperation and defense support, due to the rising threats to critical energy infrastructure by the Houthis’ military operations.
The ongoing Houthis’ attacks and aerial strikes have dramatically increased the threat to the Saudi oil installations and refineries, spawning deep worries in London about the possible impact on international energy markets.
The British Review of Military Requests is published by Bloomberg.
Riyadh’s desperate call for military support is targeting to strengthen the protection of key petroleum facilities, according to reports by Bloomberg.
Britain’s Prime Minister and defence officials are now actively considering the Saudi request for military assistance and military security cooperation.