Three people were killed in overnight US strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, according to Houthi sources.
The group claimed to have shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Al-Jawf and shared images of the wreckage. The Houthis also reported that the death toll from a previous US strike on Hudaydah rose to 13, mostly women and children. Washington warned it would not tolerate support for the Houthis, including fuel or port assistance.
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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