UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
Summary
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported a drone strike near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, causing a fire but no injuries or radiation leaks. The UAE government is investigating the attack and has condemned it as a violation of international law, while the UN nuclear agency expressed serious concern.Key Facts
- Three drones entered the UAE from the west; two were stopped, one hit an electrical generator outside the nuclear plant’s inner perimeter.
- The fire caused by the drone strike was controlled, and the nuclear plant continues to operate normally.
- No injuries or radiation safety issues were reported after the incident.
- UAE officials called the strike a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable act of aggression.
- The UAE has previously blamed Iran for attacks on its energy infrastructure amid the ongoing regional conflict.
- Iran denied that the UAE was involved in attacks and accused the UAE of supporting US attacks from its territory.
- The UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency is closely monitoring the situation and urged all parties to avoid military actions that threaten nuclear safety.
- President Donald Trump described the recent ceasefire with Iran as fragile and said he rejected Iran’s demands to end the war and reopen a key shipping route in the region.
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