Barakah drone attack showed 'clear disregard for civilian lives', Dr Al Jaber says | The National

Dr Sultan Al Jaber called the drone strike near Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant a terrorist attack and dangerous escalation, launched from Iraq. No radiation was released, but the UN’s nuclear chief warned a direct hit could cause major radioactive release. The UAE has faced over 3,000 missiles and drones since the Iran war began. Hormuz remains blocked-over a billion barrels of crude lost, with full flows possibly not returning until 2027. Brent crude is up 40%+, and Al Jaber says global spare capacity is dangerously low. He also highlighted the $1 trillion UAE-US investment ties and accelerating the West-East pipeline. https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/05/20/barakah-drone-attack-showed-clear-disregard-for-civilian-lives-dr-al-jaber-says/