The United Arab Emirates reported a drone strike near its Barakah nuclear power plant, which sparked a fire and was condemned as a dangerous escalation. The UAE attributed the attack to Iran or its proxies, drawing international concern.

President Trump spoke with South Korean President Lee, assuring him of a "necessary role" regarding North Korea and discussing the upcoming US-China summit.

Reports indicate that the United Arab Emirates secretly conducted air operations against Iran in April, targeting an Iranian gas plant that will not be fully repaired until 2027. The US Ambassador confirmed that Israel provided Iron Dome batteries to the UAE during this period of conflict with Iran.