The UAE says a drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi. There were no reported casualties or radiological release from the strike, whose origin is currently unknown, but all eyes are on Iran. In the wake of the attack, US president Donald Trump is reportedly set to convene top national security advisers on May 18 to discuss military options.
UAE nuclear power plant targeted in likely-Iranian attack
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