UK should do more for Gulf allies and consider strikes on Houthis, says ex-defence secretary

Britain should do more to help its allies in the Gulf, including considering strikes on the Houthis , because Washington's priorities have changed and its partners must now stand together, former UK defence secretary Michael Fallon has told The National .

Earlier coverage on GreyNews

1. Iraq renews calls for pact with Gulf and says security 'cannot be brought from abroad'Oct 18, 2026 · The National
2. Pakistan says attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure ‘worrying’ for outlookOct 17, 2026 · Arab News
3. Trump signals potential strikes on Iran’s nuclear sitesOct 16, 2026 · Times Kuwait
4. Yemen’s Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says - AP NewsOct 14, 2026 · Associated Press
5. UN peacekeeping chief says major questions hang over southern Lebanon as UNIFIL exit nears - AP NewsOct 14, 2026 · Associated Press

5 claims still need verification.