Daily Market Updates: UK to deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi cities from Houthi attacks

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UK to deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi cities from Houthi attacks

Reported · Written up by our desk · North America

The U.K.'s Royal Air Force will deploy jets to assist with defensive operations, but will not engage in offensive strikes.

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