In Berlin, nine individuals of immigrant origin, including four Turkish citizens, who lost their lives in a racist attack in Hanau, Germany, four years ago, were remembered in a commemoration event. Following the solemn program, a protest march condemning the attack unfolded in the capital. The mostly young crowd displayed banners denouncing the Hanau massacre, lit candles, and placed flowers in front of photos of the victims. Despite rain, thousands participated in the march, leading to occasional clashes between demonstrators and police, resulting in the detention of some protesters. Prime Minister Olaf Scholz marked the occasion with a social media message, condemning far-right extremism and expressing the commitment to protect democracy.
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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