Chlorine gas leak from old gas cylinder killed 2 people and poisoned 29 others in an ironworks in the city of Culiacan in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. Five children, 2 paramedics, 1 firefighter, and 1 police officer were among those poisoned, officials stated. A large number of paramedics and civil defense teams were dispatched to the scene. Police teams involved in the evacuation were washed with pressurized water to ensure that no chlorine gas residues remained on their uniforms.
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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