IAEA chief Rafael Grossi has said that last month’s drone strike at the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant “showed the importance of preparedness and swift action”.

“The UAE’s peaceful nuclear energy programme is built on the highest standards of safety, transparency and international cooperation,” he wrote on X after visiting the power plant.

Grossi affirmed that the IAEA will “continue supporting the UAE in maintaining the highest standards of nuclear safety and security”.