UAE says drones targeting Barakah nuclear plant were launched from Iraq
The United Arab Emirates has said drones that targeted the Barakah nuclear plant were launched from Iraq, sharpening its attribution of an attack on one of the Gulf state's most sensitive energy sites. The statement marks a clearer assessment than earlier official comments, which had only said the drone came from the country's western border. The incident remains significant because it involved a nuclear facility, even though no casualties or radiological release have been reported.According to the latest confirmed account, the drones targeted Barakah last week and the UAE now says they were launched from Iraq. The new attribution links... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 06:59 LONDON
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IAEA says attack on Barakah nuclear plant threatened nuclear safety in UAE
The International Atomic Energy Agency's Director General told the United Nations Security Council that an attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates threatened nuclear safety in the country. The statement was delivered as prepared for delivery. The source does not identify who carried out the attack, when it occurred, or what specific damage, if any, was caused at the plant. It also does not state whether operations at Barakah were disrupted. The only verified impact in the source is the threat to nuclear safety in the UAE. No casualties, arrests, or follow-up actions are mentioned.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
UAE investigates drone strike near Barakah nuclear power plant
The United Arab Emirates is investigating a drone strike that hit a generator near the Barakah nuclear power plant west of Abu Dhabi. Officials said the incident involved three drones entering from the western border direction on Sunday, with two intercepted and a third striking near the site. The strike caused a fire, but authorities said there were no injuries and no effect on radiological safety.The defence ministry said it was working to determine the source of the attack. It said the drones were dealt with "successfully" and that the third drone hit a generator outside the inner perimeter of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 22:29 LONDON
