EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc is considering lifting economic sanctions on Syria to promote stability and support livelihoods. “We want the Syrian people to have jobs and livelihoods so the country becomes more stable,” she said ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels.

On Gaza, Kallas confirmed that EU ministers would discuss the Dutch call to review Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement over humanitarian concerns. She stressed that aid allowed by Israel “is a drop in the ocean” and must reach Gaza immediately.

Kallas also urged the US to take “strong steps” against Russia if Moscow continues to reject Ukraine’s call for a ceasefire. She said the EU would approve a 17th sanctions package and added, “Russia’s situation is not good at all,” citing intelligence reports contradicting Moscow’s narrative.

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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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