The paramedics, who demonstrated in Paris, France’s capital, to demand better working conditions and pay, accused French Health Minister Olivier Veran and French President Emmanuel Macron of being unresponsive to their demands. Health professionals claimed that President Macron and Health Minister Veran left people to die in their homes.
Despite the French government’s announcement that nurses’ and patient caregivers’ wages would be increased due to long working hours, the health professionals’ expectations were not met. The protest was also supported by some lawmakers.
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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