'Warning shot': Attack on UAE's n-plant was Iran's message to Gulf if peace talks fail
timesofindia.com / May 22, 2026, 19:33 (IST)
A drone attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, originating from Iraq, has heightened regional escalation fears. Analysts believe Iran-backed militias are a key front in Tehran's confrontation with the US and Israel. The strike, condemned as a terrorist act, forced backup systems at the plant to activate, highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure amid rising tensions.