UAE condemns drone attacks from Iraq

TDT | Manama

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In a statement, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it “strongly condemns and categorically rejects” the attacks, which it said targeted critical civilian infrastructure across Gulf Cooperation Council states.

Among the incidents cited was a drone strike on Sunday that targeted the vicinity of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, striking an electricity generator located outside the plant’s inner perimeter. No immediate details on casualties were reported.

The ministry said the attacks originated from Iraqi territory and constituted a “flagrant violation” of national sovereignty and airspace, as well as a breach of international law, international humanitarian law, and the United Nations Charter.

The statement called on the government of Iraq to “immediately and unconditionally” halt and prevent any attacks launched from its territory, urging Baghdad to take “urgent and responsible” measures to address such threats.

It further stressed the need for Iraq to uphold its responsibilities in maintaining regional security and stability, and to strengthen its role as a “responsible partner” in the region.

The UAE reiterated its position that continued attacks on civilian and strategic infrastructure pose a serious risk to regional security and require coordinated international action to prevent further escalation.

The Gulf Cooperation Council was referenced in the statement as part of the broader pattern of targeted infrastructure across member states.