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Saudi Arabia
UK expanding its military support in Saudi Arabia to aid against Houthi rebels
Last month, the UK offered in-air refueling to Saudi Arabian aircraft operating against the Iran-backed Houthi Rebels. Today, the UK decided to expand its military support to include “defensive” jet air patrols, according to the Associated Press. According to Defense Secretary Wes Streeting, “Royal Air Force Typhoon jets will conduct defensive counter-air operations over Saudi Arabia, helping to protect Saudi cities, civilian populations and critical national infrastructure.”
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Source: Associated Press
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Ukraine
Zelenskyy attends meeting with U.S. and European officials as Russia sends aerial blitz to Ukraine
According to the Associated Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Norway with U.S. and European officials. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff attended the meeting for the U.S., as well as Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, according to the Associated Press. This meeting was scheduled as Zelenskyy sought more help against Russian forces, who sent another missile and drone strike, killing at least nine citizens, according to officials.
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Source: Associated Press
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England
Two men with suspicion of assisting Iranian intelligence over plot at U.S. air base arrested.
On Sept. 27, police investigated a suspected terrorism plot against a U.S. -run air base in Western England. On Tuesday, two suspects were rearrested after new suspicion of assisting Iranian intelligence in a plot against the base. The suspects were originally arrested and bailed pending more investigation, according to the Associated Press.
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Source: Associated Press
