In a meeting in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi and Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation amid regional developments. Arakchi expressed Iran’s appreciation for Qatar’s role in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, stating that Iran supports any agreement endorsed by Hamas and the Palestinian resistance. The discussions underscored the commitment to fostering closer ties between Iran and Qatar in light of ongoing regional challenges.
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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