UAE Confirms Drone Strike on Barakah Nuclear Plant Launched from Iraq
The United Arab Emirates confirmed on May 21, 2026, that a drone strike which targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant earlier in the week originated from Iraqi territory. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi condemned the use of Iraqi soil for attacks against regional neighbors and pledged a joint investigation. While no radiation leaks were reported, the incident highlights a significant escalation in regional drone warfare involving Iran-backed militias operating independently from the Baghdad government.
Date: May 21, 2026
Location: United Arab Emirates
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: terrorism
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: CBS News