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Iran has formally denied any involvement in a drone attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, following allegations from the United States. The incident, which caused minor damage but no casualties, is the first attack on a civilian nuclear facility in the Middle East and has heightened regional tensions.
President Trump insists the US will not allow Iran to keep its high-grade enriched uranium, while Iran's Supreme Leader has ordered that the material stay in the country. The fate of some 440 kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent is a key issue in US-Iran peace talks. Iran's earlier proposal to downblend the stockpile appears to have been overridden by the new directive.
Iran's UN ambassador criticized Western sanctions and military threats as two sides of the same coercive policy. He warned that escalation would increase regional tensions and called for dialogue.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister declared the country fully prepared to counter any aggression amid rising regional tensions. The statement signals Tehran's resolve to protect national sovereignty and respond forcefully to violations.
A drone attack sparked a fire near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, raising alarms over nuclear security and military escalation in the Gulf. The plant's operations were unaffected, and no casualties were reported, as officials blamed Iran-linked groups without immediate claim of responsibility.
Former US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that 'the clock is ticking' as time for nuclear program negotiations runs short. He criticized the Biden administration for indecisiveness while Iran accelerates uranium enrichment, raising fears of military conflict in the Middle East.
Iran has declared its right to enrich uranium as 'non-negotiable,' asserting a tough stance amid deadlocked international nuclear talks. The statement, released in a short Al Jazeera video, comes as Tehran criticizes U.S. sanctions and insists the right is 'inviolable' under the NPT. The video has gone viral, highlighting escalating tensions between Iran and the West.
Former US President Donald Trump warned Iran that 'time is running out' as nuclear negotiations remain deadlocked, with Washington signaling readiness to act. Tehran maintains its nuclear program is civilian, but analysts say the warning could escalate tensions amid stalled Vienna talks.
Iran's defense minister announced on February 10 that the country's armed forces are on the highest alert to counter any new act of aggression, with detailed plans to respond to threats and bolstered defensive measures.
