Massive wildfires that began in Saskatchewan have reached Manitoba, prompting evacuation orders for 17,000 residents. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said evacuees will be sheltered in Winnipeg and nearby cities, with support from the Canadian military following a request approved by Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Flin Flon Mayor George Fontaine confirmed that the town must be evacuated by midnight, with residents using the sole exit route, Highway 10. One firefighter has been seriously injured, and Manitoba has recorded 102 fires this year—far above the seasonal average.

In Alberta, fires have shut down parts of the oil and gas industry. Cenovus Energy reduced staff at its Foster Creek site, while Aspenleaf Energy suspended production in Swan Hills, where 1,600 hectares have burned.

Evacuation orders also remain in place for 1,200 residents in Creighton, Saskatchewan.

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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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