London, United Kingdom. Britain’s Ministry of Defence said Typhoon and F-35 fighter jets carried out overnight missions aimed at protecting British interests amid developments in the Middle East. The UK defence secretary said British forces were operating “24/7 to protect British lives and British interests in the region.”
Defensive operations in the region
The defence secretary said the UK had been conducting defensive military operations in the Middle East, according to the ministry.
Allied defence links
The ministry said the operations were linked to the defence of British allies in Qatar, Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Bahrain.
What impact will these operations have on UK involvement in the region?