Iran rejects German chancellor claim that Tehran helped attack a UAE nuclear facility. The German leader Friedrich Merz condemned alleged Iranian air strikes near Barakah. Tehran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei quickly denied this accusation on social media. He wrote his response in German to reach a wider European audience. For this reason, Baghaei accused Merz of blatant hypocrisy on nuclear safety.
The drone attack happened on Sunday near the Barakah power plant. Specifically, a drone struck an external power generator outside the facility’s perimeter. The resulting fire caused no radiation leak or any casualties. UAE authorities confirmed the drone entered from the western border. However, they did not name any country as responsible. Consequently, Iran rejects German chancellor claim as a politically motivated move.
Baghaei then pointed to a clear double standard in Western policies. He noted that the US and Israel openly attack Iranian nuclear sites under IAEA supervision. Those actions receive no condemnation from Berlin, he argued. Instead, Western officials justify them with vague security pretexts. Meanwhile, a small drone strike near a UAE site triggers immediate blame against Iran. Moreover, he called this a false flag operation for certain regional interests.
The spokesperson stressed equal application of international law. In addition, if attacks on nuclear sites threaten regional people, the rule must apply to all nations. Western powers should not choose based on political convenience. Therefore, Iran rejects German chancellor claim while defending its peaceful nuclear technology.
Merz spoke on Monday without providing any public evidence. His office did not release satellite images or intelligence reports. As a result, this lack of proof weakens the allegation’s credibility. Many analysts see the accusation as part of broader EU pressure on Tehran. Thus, future diplomatic talks might face new obstacles because of this dispute. Furthermore, the IAEA has not issued any statement supporting Germany’s position. For now, Iran rejects German chancellor claim firmly and expects a formal correction.