On Monday, May 18, Oman condemned the drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region of the United Arab Emirates, and expressed solidarity with Abu Dhabi in measures taken to preserve its security and territorial integrity.
In a statement also published by the UAE’s state news agency, Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack and reaffirmed Muscat’s longstanding policy of rejecting hostile actions and escalatory measures.
Oman also called for dialogue aimed at preserving regional security and stability, respecting international law, maintaining good-neighborly relations, and refraining from interference in the internal affairs of other countries.
The reaction came after UAE officials announced that a drone struck an electrical generator outside the internal perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, causing a fire. Reuters reported that the UAE is investigating the origin of the attack and that two additional drones had been intercepted by the country’s air defense systems.
Saudi Arabia also strongly condemned the attack on the UAE. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the incident as a threat to regional security and stability and emphasized Riyadh’s full solidarity with the UAE and support for measures taken to safeguard its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
At the same time, the Muslim World League also condemned the attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, stating that targeting critical civilian infrastructure constitutes a violation of international laws and norms.
In a separate response, the United Arab Emirates condemned drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, which, according to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, were carried out by drones entering Saudi airspace from Iraq and were intercepted and destroyed after crossing the border. Abu Dhabi described these attacks as a violation of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to the kingdom’s security and stability, while reiterating its full support for Riyadh.
Reuters also reported that Saudi Arabia intercepted three drones that had entered from Iraqi airspace. The news agency wrote that despite a reduction in hostilities following the April ceasefire, drones had continued to be launched from Iraq toward Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
