The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has declared a recent drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant in the UAE a serious compromise of nuclear safety. The United Arab Emirates has blamed pro-Iran militants for the incident. The attack targeted an electricity facility, raising concerns about potential shutdowns.

The UAE’s nuclear plant was “carefully targeted” last month by attackers who aimed to cause a major incident, the head of the International Atomic Energy

After the May 2026 attack near Barakah, IAEA’s Rafael Grossi says UAE nuclear safety systems, emergency drills and governance passed a critical real-world test.

Rafael Grossi told Euronews the drone strike on the operating UAE nuclear plant posed greater risks than Zaporizhzhia because its reactors were live at the time of the attack,…

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has declared a recent drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant in the UAE a serious compromise of nuclear safety. The United…

VIENNA: Last month’s drone attack on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant was a “serious compromise of nuclear safety, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said…

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns a drone strike on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant could have caused a major radioactive release if it hit an operating

UAE urges global action after a drone attack targets Barakah nuclear plant, warning assaults on peaceful facilities threaten regional and international security.