Iran launched a missile attack on British and Australian military bases in the United Arab Emirates, according to reports published on March 19, 2026. The British Ministry of Defence confirmed that no casualties occurred. Officials declined to comment on the number of personnel or the type of equipment stationed at Al Minhad Air Base, citing security concerns.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that an Iranian missile struck near Australia’s military headquarters in the UAE on Wednesday but caused no injuries. He confirmed that all Australian troops were safe. The missile caused minor damage to a residential block and a medical facility. Al Minhad Air Base, located 24 kilometers south of Dubai, has hosted Australian forces since 2003 and serves as the country’s main operational hub in the Middle East.

In March 2024, the UK inaugurated a permanent military facility named Donnelly Lines at the same base, providing accommodation and welfare facilities for British troops, according to an earlier RAF statement.