Iran says nuclear facilities have been attacked after Israel says attacks 'will escalate and expand'

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran state media says its nuclear facilities were attacked Friday, just hours after Israel threatened to "escalate and expand" its campaign against Tehran. IRNA reports that a heavy-water plant and yellowcake production plant were struck. Yellowcake is concentrated form of uranium after impurities are removed from the raw ore. Heavy water is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors. Word of the attacks came after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has given no sign...
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