US to buy 32 tonnes of heavy water from Iran: official

US to buy 32 tonnes of heavy water from Iran: official New York NY (AFP) Apr 23, 2016 - The United States will buy 32 tonnes of heavy water from Iran to help it scale back its nuclear program, the State Department said Friday. "This transaction provides US industry with a critical product, while also enabling Iran to sell some of its excess heavy water," spokesman John Kirby said. Iran has agreed to scale back its nuclear program and place it under international inspection ... more

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