PM Albanese 'Iran Projectile Hits Near Australian Military HQ in UAE'

An Iran projectile hit near Australia's military headquarters for the Middle East in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday but caused no injuries, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. It landed at 9:15 Sydney time (2215 GMT Tuesday) near the Al Minhad base. 

"I can confirm that no Australian personnel were injured, and everyone is absolutely safe," Albanese told



reporters. 

The projectile caused "minor damage" to an accommodation block and a medical facility, the Australian leader said.

Al Minhad Air Base -- just 24 kilometres (15 miles) south of Dubai -- has hosted Australian forces since 2003 and serves as the primary hub for the country's operations in the Middle East. Up to 80 Australians are on-base at any given time, according to the Australian military.