Drone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear power plant in latest blow to Iran ceasefire
A drone strike targeted the UAE's only nuclear power plant, causing a fire but no injuries or radiological release. This incident raises concerns about the fragile ceasefire with Iran amid escalating tensions in the region. The UAE is investigating the attack, which highlights the ongoing risks of conflict in the area.
- ▪The drone strike occurred at the Barakah nuclear power plant, which is crucial for the UAE's energy supply.
- ▪No one has claimed responsibility for the attack, and the UAE has not assigned blame to any specific group.
- ▪The International Atomic Energy Agency expressed grave concern over the military activity threatening nuclear safety.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A drone strike targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant on Sunday, sparking a fire on its perimeter. There were no reports of injuries or radiological release, but it highlighted the risk of renewed war as the Iran ceasefire remains tenuous. No one immediately claimed responsibility, and the UAE did not blame anyone. It has however accused Iran of launching drone and missile attacks in recent days as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy waterway still gripped by Iran, which is under a U.S. naval blockade. The UAE has hosted air defenses and personnel from Israel, which joined the U.S. in the Feb. 28 attack that sparked the war. U.S.
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