Al dhafra: The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the egregious drone attack on an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region in the United Arab Emirates.
According to Emirates News Agency, the attack was described as a flagrant violation of international law with grave risks for civilian lives, infrastructure, and the environment. In a statement issued last night, the members expressed deep concern over this dangerous escalation and demanded the immediate and permanent cessation of all attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates, including attacks and threats of attack against peaceful nuclear facilities.
In this context, the Security Council members noted relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference, and expressed concern vis- -vis such attacks or threats of attack against peaceful nuclear facilities. They further took note of the statement by the Director-General of the IAEA, which expressed grave concern about the incident and underscored that military activity threatening nuclear safety is unacceptable.
The members urged all States to adhere to the highest standards of nuclear safety, security, and safeguards, and to refrain from any action that may endanger nuclear safety and security. They reaffirmed that the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant was designed, constructed, and is operated in accordance with the highest international standards under the oversight of the UAE's Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, and in line with IAEA safety standards.
The Security Council members affirmed their full commitment to promoting the maintenance of peace and stability in the Middle East, reiterating their strong support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates, in line with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.