Iran Launches Missile Strikes on UAE Base

0:00On March 18th, Iran launched overnight missile strikes across the Gulf region, hitting Al-Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates. The base houses British, United States, and Australian troops, including a permanent United Kingdom military facility. Late Tuesday, one projectile struck near the base, sparking a small blaze on a road leading up to it. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Al-Banes reported minor damage to an accommodation block and a medical facility as a result. No injuries were reported among the more than 100 Australian personnel stationed there. Al-Banes confirmed everyone is safe and accounted for at the site. The base serves as Australia's main military headquarters for the Middle East and is operated by the United Arab Emirates. Officials are assessing the full extent of the incident. Officials are infolding quickly on this story, so we'll keep following the latest from the region.