UAE blames Iran or proxies for strike near nuclear plant, as Trump tells Tehran ‘clock is ticking’

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The United Arab Emirates has blamed a fire near its nuclear power plant on a drone launched by Iran or one of its proxies in what the UAE called a dangerous escalation".

The fire was just outside the Barakah nuclear plant and caused no injuries or radiation alerts, with the emirate's nuclear regulator saying there was no radioactive leak or risk to the public.