Australian Facilities Damaged in Iranian Strike Near Al Minhad Air Base in UAE, PM Confirms No Casualties
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that an Iranian projectile struck near Australia's military headquarters at Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates early Wednesday morning, causing minor damage to Australian facilities but no injuries among personnel. The incident occurred around 9:15am AEDT (approximately 2:15am local time in Dubai), when the projectile hit a road leading up to the base. This sparked a small fire that affected an accommodation block and a medical facility in the Australian section of the joint air base. "I can confirm that no Australian personnel were injured and everyone is absolutely safe at this point in time," Mr Albanese told reporters in Tasmania. He added that he had spoken with Defence Minister Richard Marles and emphasized the need to recognize the Iranian regime's ongoing "random attacks" across the Gulf region. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) maintains a long-standing presence at Al Minhad Air Base, whic...