In the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, three separate drone attacks targeted industrial facilities in the cities of Yelabuga and Nizhnekamsk, resulting in injuries to several people. The Yelabuga administration confirmed that 2 individuals were injured in the attacks, while the Tatarstan Presidency noted that the incidents did not cause significant damage or disrupt industrial operations. However, Russian news agency TASS reported a total of 6 injuries. The perpetrators of the drone attacks remain unknown. Yelabuga houses various factories in a special economic zone, including chemical, machinery, and metal processing plants, while Nizhnekamsk is home to a major oil refinery.
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.
TR