Sydney, March 2, 2026 (AFP) - Australia says Middle East military HQ hit by Iranian drone attack

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Australia said Tuesday its military headquarters in the Middle East was hit by an Iranian drone attack over the weekend and that all staff were safe. Speaking on morning TV, Defence Minister Richard Marles said he could confirm reports the Al Minhad Air Base -- just 24 kilometres (15 miles) south of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates -- had been hit over the weekend. "There was some drones which did attack that base on the first night," Marles, al......

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