From the Right · Watch · October 21, 2026
Oct 20 · UK sends RAF jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Washington Examiner: UK deploying fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Grade A (100/100). One-minute straight brief
Lehrer score 100/100 (no deductions). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → A.
Attributed throughout ([0:41] “The UK says the attacks are” …). Calls the Houthis [0:15] “the Iran-backed proxy.”
Agrees: Typhoons for defensive missions only
Splits: Adds the A400M transport and that UK won't strike offensively [0:17]
- Met. Rule: do nothing I cannot defend (UK statements attributed)
Same story: BBC News