While the tension between Russia and Ukraine continuing, Ukrainians in Spain gather in capital city Madrid and protested Russia, which made a military build-up on the Ukrainian border. The group of about 200 people tried to make their voices heard with songs and banners during the protest. The demonstrators also held, “There is no security in Ukraine”, “Russians leave us alone” and “Ukraine is a sovereign state” written banners at the protest. During the protest, the demonstrators expressed that they concern for their relatives living in Ukraine. In addition to that, the citizens of different countries such as Cuba and Georgia also supported the Ukrainians protest.
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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