Ekhbary News Agency | 2024-05-15
The Saudi Council of Ministers, led by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, reaffirmed the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to safeguarding its security, stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents. This declaration, made during a Jeddah meeting, underscored Riyadh's full support for the outcomes of the emergency meeting of Gulf Interior Ministers, which stressed the indivisible nature of Gulf security. It goes without saying, these statements reflect deep regional concerns.
UAE Intercepts Iraqi Drones, Condemns Barakah Attacks
In a related development, the UAE Ministry of Defense announced its air defenses had intercepted six unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the past 48 hours, with no reported human casualties or damage to vital facilities. Technical tracking and monitoring revealed that three drones which attacked the Barakah nuclear power plant on May 17, along with those intercepted later, all originated from Iraqi territory. This targeting of civilian nuclear infrastructure represents a grave escalation.
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International Condemnation and Potential Repercussions
Iraq, for its part, affirmed its full readiness to cooperate in verifying any information regarding the details of the attacks targeting Saudi Arabia from its soil, reiterating its strong condemnation of such aggressions. Internationally, Russia joined other UN Security Council members in denouncing the drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant. Russian Ambassador to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, stated that "attacks targeting peaceful nuclear facilities in any country are absolutely unacceptable," warning of potential escalation. US Ambassador Mike Waltz questioned the rationale behind sending drone attacks to an active nuclear power plant, labeling them "outrageous and unacceptable," suggesting it's hard to conclude anything other than an attempt to weaponize the plant. These developments place the region at a critical juncture.
