Iran Digs In as Barakah Strike Raises Gulf Nuclear Alarm
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 10 min
IAEA says a drone strike at the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant threatened safety but caused no radiation release, while Iran’s latest demands to Washington underscore stalled ceasefire talks and Lebanon reports 19 killed in new Israeli strikes.
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IAEA says a drone strike at the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant threatened safety but caused no radiation release, while Iran’s latest demands to Washington underscore stalled ceasefire talks and Lebanon reports 19 killed in new Israeli strikes.
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