A drone attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, originating from Iraq, has heightened regional escalation fears. Analysts believe Iran-backed militias are a key front in Tehran's confrontation with the US and Israel.

Israeli intelligence warnings about a possible Iranian missile and drone attack are raising tensions across the Middle East just as US-Iran negotiations appear to be making diplomatic progress. Critics are now questioning whether the warnings reflect a genuine security threat or an attempt to increase pressure against ongoing peace talks.