Squiz Today An Aussie base is hit in the Middle East, and some gait expectations
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Mar 18, 2026 A military base in the Middle East is struck and Australia’s response becomes a political flashpoint. A powerful tropical cyclone threatens far north Queensland, sparking evacuation talk. A high-profile radio shock leads to legal standoffs. A study suggests the way people walk can reveal their emotions, raising privacy questions.
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Australian Troops Near Miss At Al Minhad Base
- An Iranian projectile struck near Al Minhad Joint Air Base where about 100 Australian troops are stationed, causing minor damage but no injuries.
- The base is key for training, logistics and surveillance and has been targeted twice since the US-Israel-Iran war escalated, worsening Gulf security and oil supply disruptions.
Gulf Fighting Snarls Global Fuel and Prompts Emergency Meeting
- US strikes on Iranian missile sites aim to stop attacks on shipping, but the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed and is disrupting global oil flows.
- Australia has called an emergency national cabinet as petrol prices rise and the government reviews fuel security while denying immediate rationing plans.
Iran Women's Team Returns Overland After Asian Cup
- Iran's women's football team returned to Iran overland via Turkey after the Asian Cup because regional airspace was closed.
- Two players stayed in Australia and trained with Brisbane Roar, while others who briefly sought asylum reported pressure and threats to their families.