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Despite the mission in Yemen, Britain has played down concerns about the danger of escalation in the Middle East. PA
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One of four RAF Typhoon aircraft taking off from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to join the US-led coalition conducting air strikes on military targets in Yemen. PA
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A Typhoon returning to the airbase in Cyprus after carrying out air strikes in Yemen. PA
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The fighter planes dropped Paveway IV guided bombs on two Houthi sites linked to recent attacks on Red Sea shipping. PA
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A RAF Voyager takes off to join the coalition. PA
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Despite the mission in Yemen, Britain has played down concerns about the danger of escalation in the Middle East. PA
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One of four RAF Typhoon aircraft taking off from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to join the US-led coalition conducting air strikes on military targets in Yemen. PA
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A Typhoon returning to the airbase in Cyprus after carrying out air strikes in Yemen. PA
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The fighter planes dropped Paveway IV guided bombs on two Houthi sites linked to recent attacks on Red Sea shipping. PA
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A RAF Voyager takes off to join the coalition. PA
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Despite the mission in Yemen, Britain has played down concerns about the danger of escalation in the Middle East. PA
US and UK strike Houthi positions across Yemen
Iran-backed rebels vow to retaliate and continue attacks in the Red Sea
Soraya Ebrahimi
12 January, 2024
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