Iran carried out a missile strike near an Australian military base in the United Arab Emirates on the morning of March 18, 2026. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that the missile hit near the Al Minhad base at around 9:15 a.m. local time. He stated that no Australian soldiers were injured and all personnel were safe.

According to Albanese, the missile struck a road leading to the base, causing a fire that resulted in minor damage to a residential block and a medical center. The incident did not lead to any reported casualties among Australian forces. The report cited the BBC as its source.

Authorities have not yet provided further details on the motive or broader implications of the strike, and no additional response from Iran or the UAE was mentioned in the report.