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Gulf On Edge: Saudi Warns Of Fierce Response After Drones Breach Airspace From Iraqi Territory

| May 18, 2026, 08:55:35 AM | TOI.in

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Saudi Arabia says it intercepted three drones entering from Iraqi airspace, while a drone struck a generator outside the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra. Officials said two UAVs were intercepted and one impacted outside the plant’s inner perimeter, with no radiation risk reported. Riyadh warned it reserves the right to respond to threats against its sovereignty. Iraq rejected being used as a launchpad for attacks and stressed state control over weapons. Investigations are underway as Gulf security fears intensify.#SaudiArabia #UAE #BarakahNuclearPlant #DroneStrike #Iraq #GulfSecurity #MiddleEast #SaudiNews #UAV #BreakingNews

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