Three people were killed and over 30 others were injured after a gas explosion Thursday in Shenyang, the capital of northeast China’s Liaoning Province. The explosion occurred around 8:20 a.m. Thursday at a restaurant on Taiyuannan Street in Heping District. According to the district’s public relations department, it damaged nearby buildings and vehicles. The injured have been taken to a hospital for treatment, and the cause of the accident is being investigated.
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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