A drone strike caused a fire at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones that entered from Iraqi airspace, amid rising tensions linked to the US-Iran conflict. UAE officials called the attack a dangerous escalation and said they were investigating the source.

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No injuries were reported and radiological safety levels remained unaffected. | World News