UAE blames Iran or proxies for strike near nuclear plant, as Trump tells Tehran ‘clock is ticking’
The UAE has attributed a fire near its Barakah nuclear power plant to a drone strike believed to be launched by Iran or its proxies. This incident is seen as a dangerous escalation amid ongoing tensions and stalled peace talks in the region. The UAE has indicated its right to respond to such attacks and is currently investigating the source of the drone strike.
- ▪The fire occurred outside the Barakah nuclear plant but did not cause injuries or radiation alerts.
- ▪UAE officials have condemned the drone strike as a dangerous escalation and have communicated with international bodies about the incident.
- ▪The UAE has previously retaliated against Iranian attacks on its oil infrastructure with airstrikes.
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The Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi's western Al Dhafra region under construction in the 2010s. Photograph: Arun Girija/Emirates News Agency/APView image in fullscreenThe Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi's western Al Dhafra region under construction in the 2010s. Photograph: Arun Girija/Emirates News Agency/APMiddle East and north AfricaUAE blames Iran or its proxies for drone strike fire near nuclear plantAbu Dhabi denounces ‘dangerous escalation’ as Iran war ceasefire grows more precariousJulian Borger in JerusalemSun 17 May 2026 15.33 EDTLast modified on Sun 17 May 2026 15.34 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe United Arab Emirates has blamed a fire near its nuclear power plant on a drone launched by Iran or one of its proxies in what the UAE called a “dangerous…
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