One of the two Russian oil tankers caught in a severe storm in the Kerch Strait, which connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov, split in two and sank, while the other was damaged and drifted. According to the Russian Emergencies Ministry, 13 sailors on the sunken vessel, Volgoneft 212, were rescued alive but 1 person was found dead. Meanwhile, all 15 sailors on the drifting Volgoneft-239 oil tanker were evacuated successfully.

It was learned that the Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft-239 oil tankers, registered in the port of St. Petersburg, were carrying over 4,000 tons of oil to Crimea and that the oil had leaked into the sea, prompting the Russian Natural Resources and Environment Agency to take action.

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Description: One of the two Russian oil tankers caught in a severe storm in the Kerch Strait, which connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov, split in two and sank, while the other was damaged and drifted. According to the Russian Emergencies Ministry, 13 sail

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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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