UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures
A drone strike at a nuclear power plant in the UAE caused a fire, but operations and safety levels remained unaffected. The attack occurred amid ongoing tensions related to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, with no immediate claims of responsibility. Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict have stalled, with significant demands from both the U.S. and Iran remaining unmet.
- ▪A drone strike hit an electrical generator outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE.
- ▪No injuries were reported, and radiological safety levels were unaffected according to officials.
- ▪The U.S. and Iranian demands remain far apart despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war.
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UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock enduresSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 17, 2026, 09:33 PMUpdated May 17, 2026, 09:33 PMDUBAI, May 17 - A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials in Abu Dhabi said on Sunday, at a time when progress appears to have stalled in efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and restart shipping in the Gulf.Emirati officials did not attribute blame for the attack and there were no immediate claims of responsibility.
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