Drone Strike Near UAE Nuclear Plant Raises Iran Tensions

A drone struck an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, sparking a fire but causing no radiological release or injuries, Emirati officials said.

The strike occurred as diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran have stalled and disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz have contributed to the biggest oil supply crisis in history, officials said.

The UAE said two other drones were intercepted after entering from the "western border" and asserted its right to respond to "terrorist attacks," while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones entering from Iraqi airspace, authorities said.

The International Atomic Energy Agency said unit 3 is on emergency diesel generators and called for "maximum military restraint," and the U.S. said it had redirected 81 commercial vessels and disabled four vessels to ensure compliance.

President Donald Trump warned on Truth Social that "the Clock is Ticking" for Iran, met with top national security advisers to discuss options, and is expected to meet them again on Tuesday, a source said.