UAE blames Iran for drone attack.
No injuries or radiation reported.
Regional tensions remain elevated.
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The United Arab Emirates said a drone strike sparked a fire near the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra area and blamed Iran or its regional proxies for the attack. Officials said the fire was outside the plant’s inner perimeter and hit an electrical generator. They reported no injuries and no radiation alerts.
The UAE defence ministry said the drone that struck near Barakah was one of three unmanned aircraft that entered the country from the western border direction. The ministry said investigations were continuing and that further updates would be released when the inquiry is completed.
Anwar Gargash, an Emirati presidential adviser, described the incident as a “dangerous escalation” and said it violated international laws and norms. He said the attack targeted the Barakah “clean nuclear power plant,” whether by the main perpetrator or an agent acting on its behalf.
The incident came during heightened regional tensions linked to a ceasefire in the Iran war and stalled peace talks, according to the source material provided. The UAE said the attack added to concerns that the truce could become more precarious.
Regional outreach and IAEA notification
According to state media cited in the source material, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the drone strike with other states in the region, including Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia condemned the attack, the source said.
The minister also informed International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi of details of the incident. He told Grossi the UAE had the full right to respond to what he described as “terrorist attacks,” the source said.
What officials say comes next
The UAE has asserted its right to respond, while the defence ministry said it is still working to determine the source of the attacks. Further disclosures are expected once the investigation is completed.
