UN Condemns Barakah Nuclear Plant Attack

The International — United Nations Security Council>>> unanimously condemned a drone attack on May 17 that targeted an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates>>>. The attack, which caused a fire, was described as an 'egregious drone attack' and a 'flagrant violation of international law' with grave risks to civilian lives, critical infrastructure, and the environment. While the council did not attribute blame, the United Arab Emirates>>> stated that six drones were launched from Iraq>>>, a country known to host Iranian-backed militia groups. The International — International Atomic Energy Agency>>> Director General, Rafael Grossi>>>, expressed grave concern, emphasizing that military activity threatening nuclear safety is unacceptable. The International — United Nations Security Council>>> called for an immediate and permanent cessation of all attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates>>> and urged all states to uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and security. The United Arab Emirates>>> ambassador, Mohamed Abushahab>>>, highlighted the attack as part of a broader regional escalation. Reports also indicate that the United Arab Emirates>>> conducted military strikes against Iranian infrastructure, including a refinery on Lavan Island.