French unions have called for two more days of strikes on Feb 7 and 11 in an effort to force the government to reconsider its pension reform plan. The French Interior Ministry reported over 1.2 million people took to the streets across France to protest the plan, which will raise the retirement age to 64. The largest union, CGT, claimed 2.8 million participated in the protests. Clashes took place between some protesters and police in Paris and tear gas was fired, resulting in the arrest of dozens.

Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne acknowledged the concerns of those opposed to the reform and has heard their “questions and doubts.” The pension reform plan will raise the legal retirement age by three months per year until it reaches 64 by 2030 and introduce a guaranteed minimum pension. Starting in 2027, people will need to work 43 years to receive a full pension.

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Iran Warns Europe Over Nuclear Dispute

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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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