Investigations revealed that the drones, which targeted the Barakah nuclear plant on May 17, all originated from Iraqi territory

Iran has alleged that the recent drone attack on the UAE was carried out by Israel after Emirati officials reported three drones entering national airspace. According to the UAE Defense Ministry, two drones were intercepted while a third struck a power generator near the Barakah nuclear power plant.

Fresh Middle East tensions erupted after reports claimed Pakistan quietly deployed troops, fighter jets, drones and Chinese-made HQ-9 air defense systems to Saudi Arabia amid rising Iran war fears. Reuters reported around 8,

The attack on Barakah nuclear power plant has since triggered widespread international concern, even though no faction has come forward to claim responsibility for the aerial incursion.

NEW YORK, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), affiliated with the United Nations, is closely monitoring the situation at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi through continuous coordination with the relevant UAE authorities,

Tensions in the Middle East remain high as Donald Trump warns Iran to “move fast” towards a deal while Tehran says it still distrusts the US. Israel has intensified strikes in Lebanon and Gaza, the Strait of Hormuz crisis continues to disrupt global oil supplies,