UAE identifies Iraq as origin of drone attack on Barakah nuclear plant
The United Arab Emirates identified Iraqi territory as the launch site for drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant on Sunday, pointing toward Iranian-backed militias
The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that the drones used to target the Barakah nuclear power plant on Sunday originated from Iraqi territory. Although no group has officially claimed responsibility for the strike, the UAE's assessment indicates that Iranian-backed Shiite militias were likely responsible for the incident. Prior to this formal announcement, Iran and its regional proxies had already been suspected of involvement in the attack, which targeted the country's nuclear power plant.[1][2]
This incident is part of a broader trend of drone attacks targeting Gulf Arab states, which have increased since Israel and the United States began a war against Iran on February 28. These developments highlight the ongoing regional tensions and the frequent use of unmanned aerial vehicles by militias in the area following the start of the conflict in late February.[1][2]
Additionally, the UAE's Defense Ministry reported that three other drones targeted the country over the last two days. Officials did not elaborate on the specific details, origins, or results of those incidents, but the reports contribute to a growing list of aerial attacks faced by the country in recent days.[1][2]
