UAE says drones that targeted Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory
The UAE's Defense Ministry reported that drones targeting the Barakah nuclear power plant originated from Iraq. This incident is suspected to involve Iranian-backed Shiite militias, although no group has claimed responsibility. The attack comes amid heightened tensions between the UAE and Iran, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪The drones that targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraq, according to the UAE's Defense Ministry.
- ▪Iranian-backed Shiite militias are suspected to be behind the attack, although no group has claimed responsibility.
- ▪There were additional drone attacks targeting the UAE over the past two days, with no details provided on their targets.
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- ▪ UAE says mystery drones targeting nuclear plant came from Iraq — Euronews
- ▪ Saudi Arabia targeted by drones ‘from Iraq,' condemns strike on UAE nuclear plant — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUAE says drones that targeted Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territoryThe United Arab Emirates’ Defense Ministry says the drones that targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant all came from IraqByThe Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 10:21 AM1:28DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The drones that targeted the United Arab Emirates’ Barakah nuclear power plant all came from Iraq, the country’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday.The announcement likely means that Iranian-backed Shiite militias, which earlier had launched drones targeting Gulf Arab nations in the Iran war, likely were behind Sunday’s…
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