Two people were killed after a fire helicopter crashed fighting the ongoing forest fires in Patagonia, Argentina. The dead were reported to be the pilot and a mechanic aboard. Adverse weather conditions, technical malfunction or human error may have caused the incident, Argentina’s Transport Safety Board (Junto de Seguridad en el Transporte) stated. Authorities launched investigation regarding the crash.

In the southern states of Chubut, Rio Negro, Formosa and Neuquen, wildfires have been raging for weeks, burning more than 4,000 hectares of woodland, local officials reported. Argentina’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development announced that 30 more firefighters were sent to the region from the cities of Buenos Aires and Santiago del Estero to support the teams fighting the fires. The high temperatures, dry air and wind that have been effective in the region in recent days have made it difficult to control the fires.

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On Jun 6, 2025

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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