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Posted on March 6, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleBritish PM Keir Starmer has agreed to send additional fighter jets, helicopters, and a destroyer to the region and deepen intelligence cooperation with Saudi Arabia, underlining the UK's readiness to defend the kingdom amid escalating Iranian strikes.
March 6 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after Iran's strikes on the kingdom amid a sprawling conflict in the region, Downing Street said in a statement on Friday.
"Additional British fighter jets, helicopters and a destroyer were being sent to the region, and the UK stood ready to support the defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia should it be needed," Starmer told bin Salman.
The two leaders also discussed greater intelligence cooperation in support of defensive operations and civilians.
(Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Mark Porter)
Prime Minister Starmer discussed military and intelligence support with the Saudi Crown Prince after Iran's strikes on Saudi Arabia.
The UK is sending additional fighter jets, helicopters, and a destroyer to support the defence of Saudi Arabia.
The UK and Saudi Arabia discussed greater intelligence cooperation to support defensive operations and civilian safety.
The UK's offer followed Iran's strikes on Saudi Arabia amid a wider regional conflict.
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