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Sun · 24 May 2026

Drones From Iraq Target UAE's Barakah Nuclear Plant, UAE Defense Ministry Confirms

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Drones From Iraq Target UAE's Barakah Nuclear Plant, UAE Defense Ministry Confirms

☢️ BARAKAH — Iran's proxies just targeted a civilian nuclear reactor. That's a first. 📌 LOOK CLOSER: Barakah is the Arab world's only operating nuclear plant — hitting it crosses a threshold no actor has tested in this war. Iraqi militia drones targeting UAE civilian nuclear infrastructure widens both geography and target set simultaneously. Abu Dhabi now faces a direct attack from Iran's proxy network despite UAE's careful neutrality posture. Expect immediate pressure on Baghdad and a rapid UAE-US-Israel security consultation.

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