Abdullah bin Zayed condemns drone strike in call with IAEA chief

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, condemned the drone strike near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant during a phone call on Sunday with International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi.

The attack caused a fire in an electricity generator located outside the inner perimeter of the plant in Al Dhafra region.

Authorities said there were no injuries and no impact on radiation safety levels.

During the call, Sheikh Abdullah described the targeting civilian facilities and vital infrastructure constitutes a flagrant violation of international law, stressing the UAE’s full right to respond to these attacks and to take all necessary measures to protect its security, territorial integrity and citizens, in accordance with international law.

The two also discussed cooperation between the UAE and the International Atomic Energy Agency, including efforts to support the peaceful use of nuclear energy in line with international safety and security standards.

Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s support for the IAEA’s role in promoting nuclear safety and security internationally.