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13 hours ago
- UAE 'has right to respond' after drone strike on Barakah nuclear plant
- Trump to convene Situation Room meeting on Iran, Axios reports
- Saudi air defences destroy three drones from Iraq
- Dr Gargash says 'no one will twist the UAE's arm' after drone attack
- Trump tells Iran the 'clock is ticking.'
- UAE air defences engage three drones on Sunday
- Iran warns US against renewed aggression
UAE says it 'will not tolerate any threat to its security and sovereignty.'
The UAE said it “will not tolerate any threat to its security and sovereignty under any circumstances” and reserves its “full, sovereign, legitimate, diplomatic and military rights” to respond to any threats or hostile acts in accordance with international law, after a drone strike near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
In a statement to The National, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned what it described as an “unprovoked terrorist attack” against an electricity generator outside the plant’s inner perimeter in Al Dhafra region.
The ministry said the drone entered UAE airspace from the western border direction and caused no injuries or effect on radiation safety levels.
It described the attack as a “dangerous escalation,” an “unacceptable act of aggression,” and a direct threat to the country’s security.
The ministry said attacking a peaceful nuclear energy plant was a flagrant breach of international law, the UN Charter and humanitarian principles, warning of the risks that such attacks pose to civilians, the environment, and regional and international security.
It added that international standards and resolutions of the International Atomic Energy Agency stress the need to protect peaceful nuclear facilities from hostile acts or military threats.
The ministry also said attacks on civilian and vital infrastructure were unequivocally condemned under legal and humanitarian norms, calling for an immediate halt to such attacks and full compliance with the cessation of hostilities.
3 minutes ago
India denounces attack near UAE nuclear plant as 'dangerous escalation'
India denounced a drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant, warning it represents a “dangerous escalation” and calling for immediate restraint and a return to diplomacy.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said: “India is deeply concerned at the attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE. Such actions are unacceptable and represent a dangerous escalation. We urgently call for restraint and a return to dialogue and diplomacy.”
In a statement to The National, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned what it described as an “unprovoked terrorist attack” against an electricity generator outside the plant’s inner perimeter in Al Dhafra region.
The ministry said the drone entered UAE airspace from the western border direction and caused no injuries or effect on radiation safety levels.
It described the attack as a “dangerous escalation,” an “unacceptable act of aggression,” and a direct threat to the country’s security.
The ministry said attacking a peaceful nuclear energy plant was a flagrant breach of international law, the UN Charter and humanitarian principles, warning of the risks that such attacks pose to civilians, the environment, and regional and international security.
It added that international standards and resolutions of the International Atomic Energy Agency stress the need to protect peaceful nuclear facilities from hostile acts or military threats.
The ministry also said attacks on civilian and vital infrastructure were unequivocally condemned under legal and humanitarian norms, calling for an immediate halt to such attacks and full compliance with the cessation of hostilities.
3 minutes ago
India denounces attack near UAE nuclear plant as 'dangerous escalation'
India denounced a drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant, warning it represents a “dangerous escalation” and calling for immediate restraint and a return to diplomacy.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said: “India is deeply concerned at the attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE. Such actions are unacceptable and represent a dangerous escalation. We urgently call for restraint and a return to dialogue and diplomacy.”
44 minutes ago
Trump to convene Situation Room meeting on Iran, Axios reports
The report comes after Trump warned on Truth Social that “the clock is ticking” for Tehran to reach a revised nuclear deal, alongside his assertion that Iran risks being “hit much harder” if it fails to improve its proposal.
Axios, which cited two US officials, said the Situation Room session was expected to focus on next steps in negotiations or potential military contingency planning as regional mediation efforts continue and tensions rise across the Middle East.
an hour ago
Syria condemns drone strike on UAE as 'terrorist' act
“The Syrian Arab Republic condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist aggression that targeted the territory of the sisterly United Arab Emirates via three drones,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The statement called the incident “a dangerous act” and “a flagrant violation of international law” that threatens regional security, while reaffirming Syria's “full solidarity” with the UAE.
The UAE said three drones entered its airspace from the western border on Sunday. Two were intercepted by air defence systems, while a third caused a fire at an electricity generator outside the plant’s inner perimeter. No injuries or radiation anomalies were reported.
an hour ago
EU denounces drone strike on UAE nuclear plant perimeter
The European Union has condemned an attack on the perimeter of the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant, describing it as a "blatant violation" of international law and a threat to regional security and stability.
In a statement posted on X, the EU's delegation to the UAE said it “strongly condemns” the strike and stressed that “the protection of nuclear facilities everywhere is non-negotiable”.
The comments come amid mounting international concern over the security of critical infrastructure in the Gulf. The Barakah facility, located in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Region, is the Arab world’s first operational nuclear power plant.
2 hours ago
Canada condemns drone strike near UAE's Barakah nuclear plant
Canada has condemned a drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant, joining the International Atomic Energy Agency in calling for restraint amid rising regional tensions.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said on X that Canada "joins the International Atomic Energy Agency in condemning the drone strike near UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and calls for restraint and de-escalation in the region".
The UAE said it is investigating Sunday's attack, which caused a fire outside the inner perimeter of the plant, in the Al Dhafra Region. No injuries were reported and there was no impact on radiological safety levels.
6 hours ago
Mike Waltz condemns 'outrageous' attack on UAE nuclear plant
Mike Waltz, the US ambassador to the UN, has called the attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant an outrageous and unacceptable escalation.
In a post on X, he reposted another comment saying the attack was probably sponsored by Iran and was probably intended as a “warning shot”.
8 hours ago
Saudi air defences destroy three drones from Iraq
Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed three drones that entered its airspace from Iraq on Sunday, said Maj Gen Turki Al Malki, spokesman for the Ministry of Defence, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Maj Gen Al Malki said that the ministry reserves the right to respond at the appropriate time and place, and will implement all necessary operational measures to counter any aggression against the kingdom’s sovereignty, security, or the safety of its citizens and residents.
The UAE condemned the attacks affirming that they constitute a violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability.
12 hours ago
Dr Gargash says 'no one will twist UAE's arm' after drone attack
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, said "no one will twist the UAE's arm" after a drone strike near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
He said the attack was a dangerous escalation, whether it came from "the principal perpetrator or through one of its agents". Most attacks on the UAE have come from Iran.
The attack reaffirms "the nature of the challenges facing the region in confronting the forces of evil, chaos and sabotage", Dr Gargash said.
"No one will twist the UAE's arm, nor will they succeed in undermining its vision, its success and its inspiring message to the people of the region in security, stability, development and prosperity."
12 hours ago
Iranians told to 'change behaviour' as Pezeshkian warns of more wartime austerity
A shopper at a home appliance market in Tehran. EPAIranians have been told to use less water and electricity as President Masoud Pezeshkian warns the country's difficult wartime conditions are set to continue.
With no US-Iran peace deal in sight, the conflict is weighing heavily on the Iranian economy thanks to rising prices, job losses and a prolonged internet blackout. While visiting a mosque in Tehran, Mr Pezeshkian said reducing consumption and changing the "behavioural pattern of society" was essential for Iran. He said religious leaders could play a part in promoting a "culture of thrift".
"The consumption rate in some areas is far beyond conventional standards, and even under normal circumstances, it was necessary to reform the consumption trend," he said. "Given the country's special conditions, this issue has become a vital and strategic necessity."
12 hours ago
‘The clock is ticking’: Trump warns Iran to ‘get moving’ as he seeks deal
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to move quickly as he seeks a nuclear deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
“For Iran, the clock is ticking, and they better get moving, fast, or there won’t be anything left of them,” Mr Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“Time is of the essence,” he added, using all capital letters.
Mr Trump has previously warned that America would wipe out Iranian energy infrastructure and bridges, and even threatened to wipe out “a whole civilisation”, only to back down.
13 hours ago
Graham calls for new military action against Iran
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, has called for the US military to take new action against Iran.
Mr Graham told to NBC on Sunday that the US should strike Iran’s energy infrastructure.
“I am calling to hurt this regime. If you do the same old thing, you’re going to get the same results,” he said. “Hurt them more. Maybe they’ll make a deal if you hurt them enough.”
Mr Graham accused Iran of “playing games” and said it is stalling on making any deal or reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
“The status quo is hurting us all. The longer the [Strait of Hormuz] is closed, the more we try to pursue a deal that never happens, the stronger Iran gets,” he added.
14 hours ago
Egypt condemns drone attack near UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
The drone attack in the vicinity of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE, which resulted in a fire affecting an electrical generator outside the centre's inner perimeter, has been strongly condemned by Egypt.
In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said that this act represents a serious escalation and a clear violation of the sovereignty of the UAE, as well as a breach of the principles and rules of international law.
It reaffirmed its full solidarity with the UAE and reiterated its steadfast position that the security and stability of the Emirates and all Gulf states remain an integral part of Egypt’s national security.
14 hours ago
UAE says it reserves right to respond after drone strike near Barakah plant
UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed said his country reserves the right to respond to the “terrorist attacks” against the country and take all necessary measures to protect its security, territorial integrity and citizens, after a drone strike near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
During a phone call with Rafael Grossi, the chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Sheikh Abdullah condemned the “treacherous terrorist attack” that caused a fire in an electrical generator outside the plant’s inner perimeter, according to Wam news agency.
The UAE said the drone strike caused no injuries and had no impact on radiation safety levels. Sheikh Abdullah said attacking civilian plants and vital infrastructure is a “flagrant violation of international law”.
Sheikh Abdullah and Mr Grossi also discussed co-operation between the UAE and the IAEA, including efforts to support the peaceful use of nuclear energy in line with international safety, security and non-proliferation standards.
Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s support for the IAEA’s role in promoting nuclear safety and security regionally and internationally.
15 hours ago
UAE says its air defences engaged three drones entering from western border
UAE air defences have engaged three drones that entered the country from the western border, the Ministry of Defence has said.
In a statement, the ministry said two drones were successfully intercepted, while a third struck an electrical generator outside the perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
The ministry said investigations were under way to determine the source of the attack and that further details would be announced when inquiries were completed.
It added that the armed forces remained ready to confront any threats and respond firmly to attempts to undermine the country’s security, while protecting the UAE’s sovereignty, stability, national interests and resources.
15 hours ago
Iran accuses US and Israel of using energy security claims to justify war
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman accused the US and Israel of using claims about protecting global energy markets to justify an “illegal war of choice” against Iran.
In a post on X, Esmaeil Baghaei said US and Israeli action had disrupted diplomatic efforts and created insecurity along key energy routes, while accusing Iran of destabilisation.
He called the approach a “cynical playbook” of creating crises before escalating tension "under the banner of restoring stability and defending peace".
15 hours ago
Israeli quarterly GDP falls 3.3% on annualised base due to Iran war
Israel's economy contracted at an annualised rate of 3.3 per cent in the first three months of this year, the Central Bureau of Statistics said on Sunday, as the war against Iran hit production.
The decline was not as severe as a 4 per cent drop forecast in a Reuters poll of economists.
15 hours ago
Israeli army orders more southern Lebanon residents to flee
The Israeli army issued an urgent forced displacement notice to residents of southern Lebanese towns, saying it was preparing to act against Hezbollah after what it described as breaches of the ceasefire agreement.
The residents of Arzi near Sidon, Marwaniyeh, Babliyeh and Baysariyeh were ordered to flee their homes, according to a statement by a military spokesman.
The army urged residents to leave their homes immediately and move at least 1km away to open areas, saying anyone near Hezbollah operatives, centres or weapons was putting their life at risk.
15 hours ago
ICC denies report of new Israel arrest warrants
The International Criminal Court denied a report in Israeli media on Sunday that it had issued new arrest warrants for five Israeli political and military officials for alleged crimes against Palestinians.
ICC representative Oriane Maillet told journalists that the report, in Israel's Haaretz newspaper, was not accurate, and the court "denies the issuance of new arrest warrants in the situation in the state of Palestine".
15 hours ago
Netanyahu to speak with Trump on Sunday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was scheduled to speak with US President Donald Trump on Sunday.
Mr Netanyahu said he is expected to hear about Mr Trump's trip to China, while suggesting they would also discuss Iran.
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