At least 4 wagons of the Guwahati-Bikaner passenger train underway near the town of Domohani in the Indian state of West Bengal derailed near the New Domohani railway station. Rescue teams and ambulances dispatched on the scene. According to local officials, at least 3 passengers lost their lives and many people were trapped in the train wagons in the accident that occurred around 5:00 PM local time. After the accident, some passengers got out of the wagons by their own means. Rescue efforts are continuing, while an investigation has launched regarding the accident. Railway officials stated that due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, none of the wagons departed at full capacity.
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.
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