Tensions Flare in West Asia as Drone Attack Hits UAE Nuclear Power Plant

AP, Dubai Despite the US-Iran ceasefire in place, there are signs of renewed conflict in West Asia. Drone strikes on Sunday targeted the Barak nuclear power plant, the only and most important in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The attack set fire to one side of the plant. Iran has denied responsibility for the attack. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran if it did not act quickly on US proposals. Tensions remain high in West Asia over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has blockaded Iranian ports, while boats sailing through the strait are being targeted. US-Iranian efforts to resolve the issue are failing. US President Donald Trump also recently spoke of losing patience with Iran. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is not over yet. In such a situation, targeting the UAE is likely to rekindle the world's nuclear war. Barak nuclear power plant, the only US $20 billion nuclear power plant, is being built in South Korea with the help of South Korea.