UAE Condemns 'Dangerous Escalation' After Drone Hits Near Nuclear Plant
Monday, 18 May 2026, 4:51am
A drone hit a generator near a nuclear plant in Abu Dhabi's desert.
In short:
A drone struck a generator near a UAE nuclear power plant.
The UAE is investigating the drone attack.
This happens as US and Iran talks are not working.
The UAE is trying to find out where the drone came from.
The ministry said it stopped two drones, but one hit a generator.
The drones came from the west.
The UAE called it a 'dangerous escalation'.
No one has said who was responsible for the attack.
Analysts say drones are a new kind of warfare.
The UAE has accused Iran of attacking its energy targets before.
The drone hit a generator outside the nuclear plant.
The plant's safety and work were not affected.
There were no injuries.
The International Atomic Energy Agency is watching the situation.
Iran has attacked the UAE and other Gulf states before.
Iran did this after the US and Israel struck it.
Trump says time is running out for Iran.
The US and Iran are still far apart in their talks.
The US wants Iran to stop its nuclear program.
Iran wants the US to stop its blockade and compensate for war damage.
Trump and Xi Jinping talked about the Iran war.
Trump threatened to attack Iran if it does not agree to a deal.
Trump said Iran must move fast or it will be destroyed.
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