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Australia Evacuates Diplomats' Families Amid UAE Security Threats

3/9/2026

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Australia has ordered the evacuation of diplomats' family members in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to escalating security threats from Iran.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong of Australia described the situation as deteriorating after over 1,400 missile and drone attacks on civilian sites in the UAE, causing casualties.
About 24,000 Australians reside in the UAE and 115,000 across the Middle East.

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Australia has ordered the evacuation of diplomats' family members in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to escalating security threats from Iran.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong of Australia described the situation as deteriorating after over 1,400 missile and drone attacks on civilian sites in the UAE, causing casualties.
About 24,000 Australians reside in the UAE and 115,000 across the Middle East.