General · 18 March 2026
Iran Projectile Hits Near Australia's UAE Base
Australians escaped harm when an Iranian projectile hit close to their airbase in the United Arab Emirates. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the attack, which caused damage to a housing block and medical site at 9.15am AEDT on Wednesday. The Al Minhad airbase typically holds around 50 core ADF personnel, with up to 80 total Australian staff present.
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