Drone strike sparks fire near UAE’s nuclear power plant

A DRONE strike targeted the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) sole nuclear power plant yesterday, sparking a fire on its perimeter. There were no reports of injuries or radiological release. The attack on the Barakah plant highlights the risk of renewed war as the Iran ceasefire remains tenuous. No-one immediately claimed responsibility, and the UAE did not blame anyone. It has however accused Iran of launching multiple drone and missile attacks in recent days as tensions have risen over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy waterway that Iran still has in a chokehold.