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Andrew Hastie says rules-based order is dead as Australian troops declared safe after UAE base drone strike

Australian troops at the Al Minhad airbase in the UAE were uninjured after a weekend drone strike, with the government confirming safety.
Defence Minister Richard Marles said there are more than 100 Australian personnel across the Middle East, with most at the UAE base.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie dismissed the rules-based order as irrelevant when the US acts, calling it a 'fantasyland' in the new world order.
Hastie argued the world is governed by power and urged a strong US deterrent over other states in the Iran crisis context.
Australian government stressed safety for personnel and noted ongoing contingency planning in Canberra for regional issues.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong spoke with UAE counterparts about ongoing welfare arrangements for Australians, including lodging and meals.
Iran’s nuclear program concerns were cited by Australian officials as justification for Western actions, while legal authorisation drew international scrutiny.
The report places Australia’s regional role within wider US-Israel actions in Iran and the broader Middle East conflict.
The Guardian live coverage and political commentary follow developments in Australia’s internal debates about foreign policy and security commitments.

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