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Australia deploys missiles, aircraft to UAE amid escalating Iran tensions

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. AP

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Firstpost•10-03-2026, 10:55

Australia deploys missiles, aircraft to UAE amid escalating Iran tensions

•Australia announces military package for UAE to bolster defenses against escalating Iranian attacks in West Asia.
•Deployment includes an E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft, supporting personnel, and advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles.
•Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cited the safety of 115,000 Australians in West Asia, including 24,000 in UAE, as a key reason.
•Separately, five Iranian women's football players, including Captain Zahra Ghanbari, were granted asylum in Australia.
•Players sought sanctuary after being branded "traitors" for refusing to sing the national anthem; US President Donald Trump urged support.

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