Host of nations sign statement condemning attack on Barakah nuclear power plant (opens original article in a new tab)

Over 70 countries and the EU condemned a drone attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant, calling it a violation of international law and urging protection of nuclear facilities. The attack occurred in May 2026 when a drone from Iraq struck a generator outside the plant's perimeter.

• 79 nations and EU condemned drone attack on UAE's Barakah nuclear plant
• Attack launched from Iraq targeted generator outside plant's inner perimeter
• Statement called for international cooperation to protect peaceful nuclear facilities
• UAE reported 551 ballistic missiles and 2,265 drones launched against it since February