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Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base

Iranian drone strike hit Al Minhad Air Base, a key Australian Defence Force hub, with over 100 personnel safe amid escalating regional tensions and disrupted travel.

  • Australia confirmed its military headquarters in the UAE, Al Minhad Air Base, was hit by Iranian drone attacks over the weekend.
  • All Australian personnel at the base are safe and accounted for with no injuries reported.
  • Australia has around 115,000 nationals in the Middle East who are unable to fly out due to airspace closures caused by the conflict.
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Australia says air base near Dubai hit in Iranian drone attack

Defence minister Richard Marles says all personnel are ‘safe and accounted for’

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Australia said on Tuesday that ​all of its defence ‌personnel stationed at the Al Minhad Air Base ​near Dubai were ​safe following a drone attack ⁠at the site ​over the weekend.

·United Kingdom
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7NEWS Australia broke the news in Australia on Monday, March 2, 2026.
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