Iranian official: Iran to sell US 32 tonnes of heavy water as part of nuclear deal implementation

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Iran has finalised a deal with US companies to sell 32 tonnes of its heavy water, a senior Iranian official said on his Instagram page on Friday.

"Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation signed a deal with American companies to sell 32 tonnes of heavy water," said Hamid Baidinejad.

Under a landmark nuclear deal reached between Iran and six major powers last year, Tehran is responsible for reducing its stock of heavy water, which it can sell, dilute or dispose of under conditions.

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