Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Heavy Water Sale to U.S.

July 11, 2016

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Tasnim News Agency

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  • Russia

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi confirmed that Iran had completed the sale of 32 tons of heavy water to the United States, in a deal worth an estimated $8.6 million.  The U.S. Department of Energy previously announced the deal in April.  Aragchi also said that Iran is currently in negotiations with Russia over the sale of an additional 44 tons of heavy water.