UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant

The United Nations Security Council condemned the attack on the Barakah Nuclear Plant in the United Arab Emirates, saying it violated international law. The council did not assign responsibility for the drone strike, which the UAE said originated from Iraq.

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27 May 2026 at 10:09:12

UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant

A satellite image shows a white streak trailing from a vessel identified by TankerTrackers.com as the M.V. Barakah, in the Strait of Hormuz, near Musandam Province, Oman, May 9, 2026.

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WASHINGTON – The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday condemned the attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates, saying the incident constitutes a violation of international law, according to a council statement.

The 15-member body did not attribute responsibility for the attack.

Last week, the UAE said six drones were launched from Iraq toward its territory, including one that caused a fire at the nuclear facility. Iraqi territory is home to several powerful Iran-backed militia groups that have previously claimed responsibility for attacks on what they describe as “enemy bases” in Iraq and across the region amid the wider U.S.-Israeli conflict involving Iran.

The situation has raised renewed concerns over regional security and the potential risks to critical energy infrastructure.

-Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis/Reuters