US to Buy Iranian Heavy Water as Part of Nuclear Deal

The United States is purchasing 32 tons of a key component in the development of atomic weapons from Iran, in a bid to help Tehran implement provisions in the landmark nuclear deal. The U.S. departments of energy and state confirmed Friday the purchase of heavy water, which can be used to produce weapons-grade plutonium. The plan was announced as U.S., Iranian and other officials met in Vienna to discuss implementation of the nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of...

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