Debris removal efforts are continues in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which is one of the cities that most affected by the Russian attacks on Ukraine. After the debris removal efforts started at a destroyed factory in the city, 70 more lifeless civilian bodies were found under the rubble. Meanwhile, the dead bodies were taken to the mass grave in the village of Staryi Krym. Mariupol Mayor Adviser Petro Andriushchenko made a new statement after the findings. “The employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia (EMERCOM) found about 70 bodies in the wreckage of the old Oktiabr factory while removing the rubble on Kuyindzhi Street. How many more mass graves will we find caused by Russian soldiers,” Andriushchenko said.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi issued a stern warning to the UK, Germany, and France, accusing them of making a “new strategic mistake” regarding Tehran’s nuclear program. In a social media post, Arakchi said, “Iran will give a tough and determined response to the violation of its rights,” criticizing the European trio for backing a resolution against Iran at the IAEA Board of Governors.
Arakchi condemned the move as baseless, recalling past disputes in 2005 which led to the expansion of Iran’s uranium enrichment. “Have these three really not learned any lessons in the last twenty years?” he said.
Meanwhile, the IAEA reported on May 31 that Iran’s 60% enriched uranium stockpile had grown from 274.8 kg in February to 408.6 kg by May 17. In response, the UK, Germany, and France are reportedly preparing to refer Iran’s file to the UN Security Council, which could activate the “snapback” mechanism and reimpose UN sanctions.
TR