A firefighting helicopter crashed during the efforts to extinguish the fire in an agricultural field in the Humanes region of Guadalajara, Spain. The pilot, who survived the crash without injury, was affected by the dense smoke, reports said. Highways were closed and the Humanes and Mohernado train services were halted due to the forest fire. 5 aircraft, 26 firefighters and 143 people are responding to the flames.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi dismissed U.S. demands to halt Iran’s nuclear activities, saying uranium enrichment is a “legitimate and non-negotiable right.” Responding to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s call to first limit and eventually end the program, Arakchi stressed Iran is open to confidence-building steps but won’t compromise on enrichment.
He also criticized the U.S. for sending mixed signals and emphasized that Tehran will judge Washington’s intentions at the negotiation table. Arakchi added he will deliver a letter from Supreme Leader Khamenei to Russian President Putin during his upcoming Moscow visit.
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