10.03.2026 19:49
As developments continue regarding the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran and Iran's retaliations, it has been reported that Australia will send a long-range military reconnaissance aircraft to the Gulf region to contribute to the security of its airspace. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, noting that there are approximately 24,000 Australian citizens in the UAE, emphasized that the government's priority is to ensure the safety of Australian citizens.
While developments continue regarding the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran and Iran's retaliations, a notable move has come from Australia.
LONG-RANGE RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT TO THE GULF REGION Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated in a press conference that, to "protect and secure the airspace over the Gulf," supportive defense personnel with E-7A Wedgetail aircraft would be sent to the region for an initial period of four weeks.
Albanese also expressed that Australia plans to provide advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) upon request.
OBJECTIVE: THE SAFETY OF AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS IN THE UAE Noting that there are approximately 24,000 Australian citizens in the UAE, Albanese emphasized that the country has intercepted more than 1,500 rockets and drones launched by Iran in retaliation for the attacks by the US and Israel.
Albanese stated that the decision to send reconnaissance aircraft to the Gulf was made after his conversation with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, highlighting that the government's priority is to ensure the safety of Australian citizens.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese "TEMPORARY ENTRY BAN" FOR SOME COUNTRY VISITORS It has been reported that Australia is preparing a new legislative proposal to impose a "temporary entry ban" on visitors from certain countries due to ongoing conflicts in the region caused by the US and Israel's attacks on Iran and Iran's retaliations.
Deputy Minister for Citizenship, Immigration, and Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill stated that the proposal aims to protect the "integrity and sustainability" of Australia's immigration system.
Referring to the conflicts occurring in the Middle East, Hill said, "It is vital for the government to respond appropriately under these circumstances. This includes temporary restrictions on the travel opportunities of foreign nationals belonging to certain groups to Australia."
The legislative proposal will allow Australia to prevent the entry of visitors with temporary visas for up to 6 months.