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Drone attack on UAE's Barakah more dangerous than Zaporizhzhia, IAEA chief tells Euronews

Rafael Grossi told Euronews the drone strike on the operating UAE nuclear plant posed greater risks than Zaporizhzhia because its reactors were live at the time of the attack, warning that tonnes of nuclear material could have triggered a radiological accident with "very, very serious consequences".

Euronews

‘Warning shot’ from Iran? UAE nuclear plant attack from Iraq sparks fears of wider Gulf war as Tehran’s proxies step in

A drone attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, originating from Iraq, has heightened regional escalation fears. Analysts believe Iran-backed militias are a key front in Tehran's confrontation with the US and Israel. The strike, condemned as a terrorist act, forced backup systems at the plant to activate, highlighting the…

The Times of India

UAE says drone that hit near its nuclear plant was launched from Iraq

The United Arab Emirates said six drones were launched from Iraq towards its territory over the past 48 hours, including one that struck near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on Sunday and caused a fire at an external electric generator.

The Economic Times

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UAE says mystery drones targeting nuclear plant came from Iraq

The UAE said drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear plant last week were launched from Iraq, indicating Tehran-backed militias have continued targeting Gulf energy infrastructure on behalf of Iran.

Euronews

UAE says drones that targeted Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory

The United Arab Emirates’ Defense Ministry says the drones that targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant all came from Iraq

The Independent UK

UAE still investigating mystery nuclear plant drone attack

The enigma surrounding Sunday’s unprecedented drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant deepened on Monday as the UAE said the drone came from its western border, but it did not accuse Iran.

Euronews

'Dangerous escalation': India expresses deep concern after drone strikes target Barakah nuclear facility in UAE

India on Monday expressed deep concern after a drone attack targeted the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE, calling it a “dangerous escalation” amid rising Gulf tensions. The Ministry of External Affairs said such attacks were unacceptable and urged restraint, dialogue and diplomacy.

The Economic Times

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‘There won’t be anything left’: Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as nuclear talks stall

US President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Iran on Sunday as diplomatic efforts to end months of conflict in the Middle East appeared to edge closer to collapse. Trump issued a stark warning on social media following a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signalling growing frustration over stalled…

The Times of India

UAE blames Iran or proxies for strike near nuclear plant, as Trump tells Tehran ‘clock is ticking’

Abu Dhabi denounces ‘dangerous escalation’ as Iran war ceasefire grows more precarious, and US president voices impatience at stalemate

The Guardian - UK

'Unacceptable' threat to safety: UN nuclear watchdog sounds alarm over drone strike near UAE's Barakah plant

A drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant has sparked grave concern from the IAEA, though radiation levels remain normal. The incident, targeting an electrical generator, marks a dangerous escalation in regional tensions. Emergency response contained the fire, with no injuries reported.

The Economic Times

Drone strike sparks fire near UAE nuclear plant amid Iran ceasefire tension

A drone strike sparked a fire near the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, officials say, with no injuries or radiation leak reported as regional tensions around the Iran ceasefire escalate.

Euronews

Unit 3 of Abu Dhabi’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant Begins Commercial Operations

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced on Friday its operating and maintenance subsidiary Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), has started commercial operations of Unit 3 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, reported the United Arab Emirates state news agency (WAM).

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE Close to Operating 75% of Peaceful Nuclear Project

The UAE is preparing to reach 75 percent of operating its peaceful nuclear project. Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has announced that Nawah Energy Company has begun the process of loading fuel assemblies into the reactor of the Barakah plant following the granting of operating license by Federal Authority for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE's Barakah Nuclear Plant Doubles Clean Electricity Generation with Start of Commercial Operations at Unit 2

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced on Thursday the start of commercial operations of Unit 2 at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, reported the United Arab Emirates' state news agency (WAM). Unit 2 adds 1,400 megawatts of zero-carbon emission electricity to the national grid, bringing the total produced by…

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UAE’s Nawah, French CERAP Sign Agreement to Support Barakah Plant

The United Arab Emirates’ Nawah Energy Company has signed an agreement with CERAP S.A to provide technical services to support refueling outages and online operations at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) said on Friday. ENEC and the French Nuclear Industry Group (GIFEN) co-hosted the fourth…

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