The fire in the Laguna Verde refugee camp in Iquique, Chile, destroyed at least 100 homes, leaving more than 400 people homeless and injuring more than 15, local authorities reported. Extinguishing the flames was difficult due to overcrowding, narrow access roads to settlements, and a lack of water supply. While authorities stated that the fire may have started as a result of the extremely hot weather experienced during the day, they also stated that no one was killed or seriously injured. The National Emergency Office (ONEMI) of the Ministry of Interior issued a yellow alert after the flames spread quickly within a few hours.

At least two schools will be converted into shelters to accommodate more than 400 homeless people in the town, which served as a temporary home for thousands of immigrants before they moved to other cities.

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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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