Roundtable

How risky is the UK's move to send fighter jets to Saudi Arabia?

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The UK has responded to a request from its long-standing ally Saudi Arabia to help in its defence against strikes launched by Houthis, an Iran-allied militant group.

Recent attacks on Saudi airports, energy facilities and military bases have killed dozens and injured hundreds more.

The mission is purely defensive, but how significant is Britain's move and what does it mean for the wider…