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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Notable Quotes
"In case of an attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant, a direct hit, could result in a very high rate of radioactivity to the environment."
— Rafael Grossi , Executive
"I’m willing to give Iran a few days to make progress in peace negotiations before the U.S. resumes military strikes."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"A failure to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions would lead to other countries pursuing atomic weapons."
— JD Vance , Politician
"The strike was a terrorist attack on a peaceful energy project."
— Dr Sultan Al Jaber , Executive
"I am deeply alarmed by the attack."
— Antonio Guterres , Activist
"Canada joins the International Atomic Energy Agency in condemning the drone strike near the UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and calls for restraint and de-escalation."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"The attack is an outrageous and unacceptable escalation."
— Mike Waltz , Politician
Key People
Antonio Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology in the UAE.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
US ambassador to the UN.
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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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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