UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".
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Notable Quotes
"military activity that threatens nuclear safety is unacceptable"
— Rafael Grossi , Executive
"the truce was on 'massive life support'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Military activity that threatens nuclear safety is unacceptable."
— Mr Grossi , Other
"The terrorist targeting of the Barakah clean nuclear power plant, whether carried out by the principal perpetrator or through one of its agents, represents a dangerous escalation."
— Anwar Gargash , Politician
"grave concern about the incident and says military activity that threatens nuclear safety is unacceptable."
— Rafael Grossi , Executive
"military activity that threatens nuclear safety is unacceptable."
— Rafael Mariano Grossi , Academic
"expressed 'grave concern' and warned that military activity threatening nuclear facilities was 'unacceptable'."
— Rafael Grossi , Executive
"military activity that threatens nuclear safety is unacceptable."
— Rafael Mariano Grossi , Academic
"For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If Trump’s threats were carried out, the US would face new, aggressive, and surprise scenarios, and sink into a self-made quagmire."
— Abolfazl Shekarchi , Other
"Military activity threatening nuclear facilities is unacceptable."
— Rafael Grossi , Executive
"For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If Mr Trump's threats were carried out, the US would face new, aggressive, and surprise scenarios, and sink into a self-made quagmire."
— Abolfazl Shekarchi , Other
"The US and Israel had tried to shift the blame for destabilising energy markets following their 'unprovoked military aggression against Iran'."
— Esmaeil Baqaei , Politician
"For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The terrorist targeting of the Barakah clean nuclear power plant, whether carried out by the principal perpetrator or through one of its agents, represents a dangerous escalation."
— Anwar Gargash , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
Spokesman for the Iranian military general staff.
Anwar Gargash is a presidential advisor in the UAE.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Esmaeil Baqaei is a spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry.
The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Rafael Mariano Grossi is the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Foreign Minister of the UAE.
President of the UAE, known for promoting the country's clean energy initiatives.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".
A drone strike ignited a fire at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant's perimeter in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Region. Authorities confirmed no injuries and no impact on radiological safety levels. The UAE's Ministry of Defence is investigating the source of the attack, which it termed a 'dangerous escalation'.
A drone strike triggered a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi. The UAE's Ministry of Defence reported that three drones entered the country from the western border; two were intercepted, and one caused the fire. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the attack.
A drone strike targeted the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant, causing a fire on its perimeter. No injuries or radiological release were reported. The UAE's Ministry of Defence is investigating the source of the attack, which it termed a 'dangerous escalation'.
A drone strike ignited a fire outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi. Authorities confirmed no injuries and no impact on radiological safety levels. The UAE's Ministry of Defence is investigating the source of the attack, which it termed a 'dangerous escalation'.
A drone strike caused a fire on the perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi. Authorities confirmed no injuries and no impact on radiological safety levels. The UAE's Ministry of Defence is investigating the source of the attack, which it termed a 'dangerous escalation'.
A drone strike targeted the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant, setting an electrical generator ablaze on its perimeter. No injuries or radiological release were reported. The UAE's Ministry of Defence is investigating the source of the attack, which it termed a 'dangerous escalation'.
A drone strike ignited a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the UAE, raising concerns over regional escalation amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States. Authorities reported no injuries and normal radiation levels.
The UAE has blamed a fire near its nuclear power plant on a drone launched by Iran or one of its proxies, calling it a 'dangerous escalation' amid ongoing regional tensions.
The UAE condemned a drone strike near the Barakah nuclear power plant as a 'dangerous escalation' and is investigating the source of the attack. The International Atomic Energy Agency is monitoring the situation closely.
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