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Reacting to US accusation
Iran has reacted to a US claim that it is planning to supply hundreds of drones to Russia. The foreign ministry spokesman says there’s no recent development in technological cooperation between Tehran and Moscow. Naser Kanani said Iran’s cooperation with Russia in the field of some new technologies predates the war in Ukraine. He added that his country’s stance on the war in Ukraine is quite clear and has been officially announced before. The spokesman noted that Washington’s claim comes as the US and Europe have for years turned aggressive countries, including in the West Asia region, into a storehouse of their lethal weapons. On Monday, White House national security advisor, Jake Sullivan claimed that Tehran is preparing to send several hundred drones to Russia for use in Ukraine.
EU Palestine cooperation
Nine EU states have rejected Israel’s designation of six Palestinian civil society groups as terrorist association. The countries say they will continue to work with the Palestinians. In a joint statement, the foreign ministries of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden said Israel did not provide credible evidence for its claim. The statement said as long as such evidence is absent, they will continue strong support for the civil society in the occupied Palestinian territories. Earlier in April, UN human rights experts said the Israeli claims undermined their work as several funders had delayed their contributions while the accusations were being investigated. The rights experts had also called on the international community to continue their support.
Race for UK premiership
Nominations in the race to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have closed, with eight Conservative lawmakers securing enough support to make the first ballot. Candidates needed backing from at least 20 fellow legislators to be on the ballot for run-off votes, which will start Wednesday. Former Health Secretary Sajid Javid, whose resignation last week helped bring Johnson down, was a surprise casualty, failing to make the cut. Two other candidates, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and lawmaker Rehman Chisti, also pulled out after struggling to gather support. The candidates are jostling to replace Johnson, who quit as the Conservative leader last week amid a party revolt triggered by months of ethics scandals. He will remain in office as a caretaker prime minister until his replacement as party chief is chosen. The winner of that contest will automatically become prime minister, without the need for a national election.
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