Newsletters
The United Arab Emirates urged Iraq on Wednesday to prevent “all hostile acts” from its territory “urgently and without condition,” after a drone attack targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi.
The UAE Foreign Ministry said it “strongly condemned and absolutely rejected” what it called “criminal terrorist attacks launched from Iraqi territory” against vital civilian facilities in Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
The ministry said the attacks were “a blatant violation” of the UAE’s sovereignty and airspace, as well as a breach of international law and the U.N. Charter.
The UAE called on Iraq to prevent hostile acts originating from its territory and said such threats must be addressed “promptly, immediately, and responsibly.”
The ministry also called for “immediate and responsible” action in line with international and regional obligations.
It stressed the importance of Iraq’s role in strengthening regional security and stability while preserving its sovereignty and position as an active and responsible regional partner.
There was no immediate comment from the Iraqi government on the UAE statement.
On Sunday, the Abu Dhabi media office said local authorities dealt with a fire that broke out in an electricity generator outside the internal perimeter of the Barakah nuclear power plant in the Al Dhafra region.
The drone attack struck an electrical generator near Barakah, the Arab world’s only nuclear power plant, triggering a fire but causing no injuries or radiation leak. Two other drones were intercepted.
On Tuesday, the Iraqi government issued a statement condemning drone attacks targeting the “brotherly” UAE.
Regional tensions have remained high since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, prompting retaliatory attacks by Tehran against Israel and U.S. allies in the Gulf, along with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Set as preferred source
Set as preferred source
1 min read
1 min read
