UAE says drone that hit near its nuclear plant was launched from Iraq - Reuters
UAE says drone that hit near its nuclear plant was launched from Iraq Reuters
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The UAE announced that drones targeting its Barakah nuclear power plant originated from Iraq, hinting at Iranian-backed Iraqi Shiite militias as the likely culprits. No injuries or radiation leaks were reported.
The UAE's Defense Ministry stated that drones targeting the Barakah nuclear power plant originated from Iraq, likely indicating Iranian-backed Shiite militias as the perpetrators.
The UAE's Defence Ministry confirmed that a drone strike near the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant was launched from Iraqi territory, with two other intercepted drones also originating from Iraq.
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