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21 October 2026

Are the UK, France being pulled into the Saudi-Houthi conflict?

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

Are the UK, France being pulled into the Saudi-Houthi conflict?

The European states say their support for Riyadh is 'defensive', but analysts warn Houthi reaction may complicate that.

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