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Iranian Projectile Hits Near Australian Military Headquarters in UAE, Prime Minister Says

  • On March 18, 2026, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said an Iranian projectile hit a road outside Al Minhad Air Base at about 9:15am AEDT, igniting a small fire with no injuries.
  • Following strikes that killed two senior Iranian security officials, Iran responded with renewed missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, and Albanese said the campaign appears broader and less targeted.
  • Al Minhad functions as Australia's forward‑deployed Headquarters Middle East, hosting around 100 Australian military personnel, with the Wedgetail deployed last week not at the base when the projectile landed.
  • The government said it shared details within hours to ensure transparency, Defence described the damage as minor, and Opposition shadow Defence minister James Paterson said they had not been briefed by Wednesday afternoon but shared relief no one was injured.
  • The strike is the second on Al Minhad since February 28, raising concerns as there are over 20,000 Australians in the UAE and an E‑7A Wedgetail aircraft with its 85 crew deployed.
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Al-Monitor broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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