Iran live updates: Saudi Arabia, UAE condemn fresh drone attacks
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have condemned recent drone attacks that targeted a nuclear power plant in the UAE. The attacks are viewed as a serious escalation and a direct threat to national security. President Trump has warned Iran to negotiate quickly or face severe consequences.
- ▪A drone attack caused a fire at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE.
- ▪The UAE Foreign Ministry stated that the attack originated from the western border direction.
- ▪Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry intercepted three drones coming from Iraqi airspace.
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- ▪ Iran war live: Trump threatens Tehran; Saudi, UAE report drone attacks — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Amid rumors of renewed war, Iran may escalate attacks on UAE - analysis — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onLiveIran live updates: Saudi Arabia, UAE condemn fresh drone attacksA Sunday drone attack caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the UAE.1:44A woman holds a placard with photos of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and his predecessor and late father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a protest at the Hafte Tir Square in Tehran on May 17, 2026.-/AFP via Getty ImagesByDavid BrennanLast Updated: May 18, 2026, 4:03 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb.
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