Australia helps UAE.

Australia's E-7A Wedgetail has a 400km radar range.

In short:

Australia sent a plane to UAE in March for defense.

UAE fought Iran, but Australia says it's not involved.

Australia says it won't fight Iran.

Australia's help to UAE doesn't mean fighting Iran.

Australia sent a plane and 85 people to UAE in March.

The goal was to protect airspace and people.

UAE was attacked by Iran, and it's upset.

The war with Iran might not end soon.

UAE is angry about Iran's attacks.

A UAE minister said Iran's actions are surprising and wrong.

The minister said Iran is fighting without reason.

Iran says UAE attacked it, but UAE didn't confirm.

UAE is angry and talking tough about Iran.

UAE said Iran's attacks are a big threat.

UAE will protect itself from Iran's attacks.

Australia's plane is still in the Middle East.

Israel helped UAE with defense systems.

UAE fought Iran, and Australia knows.

The fight happened when the US said there would be a ceasefire.

UAE won't talk about the fight.

Australia says it's not fighting Iran.

Australia's plane helps protect people in the area.

Australia says its help to UAE is for defense only.

Nothing has changed about Australia's help to UAE.

Laura Tingle is a news editor.

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