Thirty graves were destroyed in the violent attack on the Muslim cemetery in the city of Iserlohn, in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, yesterday. After the attack, a commemoration program was held at the cemetery today. While German and Turkish officials participated in the program, the Quran was read in the program. Participation in the program was high, in which non-governmental organizations also participated. Officials participating in the program condemned the attack. Turkish and German officials, who said that there should be solidarity against these attacks against democracy, hoped that the attacks would end.
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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