Iran weekly briefing: A new front emerges as the Emirates strike back
The United Arab Emirates is investigating a drone attack near its Barakah nuclear power plant, which was reportedly launched from its western border. Iranian state media has escalated tensions by broadcasting military training and threats against the UAE. Meanwhile, discussions between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are ongoing, with speculation about renewed military actions against Iran.
- ▪A drone attack near the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE has prompted an investigation by local authorities.
- ▪Iranian state media has shown military training and threats aimed at the UAE, escalating regional tensions.
- ▪US and Israeli officials are reportedly considering renewed strikes on Iran amid stalled negotiations.
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Iran weekly briefing: A new front emerges, plus the fallout from Trump-Xi and whispers of renewed strikesBy Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran in JerusalemStory LabTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarMon 18 May 2026 at 6:31amMon 18 May 2026 at 6:31amMon 18 May 2026 at 6:31amA drone started a fire near the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi's western desert, authorities say. (AO: Arun Girija/Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation/WAM (File))abc.net.au/news/iran-israel-war-news-briefing/106690744Link copiedShareShare articleHello, ABC Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran here in Jerusalem.This is our weekly update on what’s happening in the Middle East war. It’s now 79 days since it began, and five weeks since a ceasefire was announced.
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