A six-member IAEA team visited the UAE from October 12 to October 20 at the government's request to review how the country handled the attack, The National reported. The reviewers praised prompt national and international notification, the use of established emergency response procedures and the authorities' public communication.
According to the report, a drone launched from Iraq struck a generator outside the inner perimeter of Barakah. The resulting fire was brought under control, but the strike caused a loss of off-site power. Hamad Al Kaabi, director general of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, said the UAE has a "robust and comprehensive" nuclear emergency preparedness and response system.
Dozens of countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman, signed a statement condemning the attack, the newspaper said.
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