Iran fortifies underground complex near nuclear site, satellite images show

"In the past, Iran has tied the construction to rebuilding an advanced centrifuge assembly plant, but the size of the facility, as well as the protection provided by the tall mountain, raised immediate concern whether additional sensitive activities are planned, such as uranium enrichment," they said. Source link

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Swiss bar owners confronted by fire victim families

The owners of a Swiss bar, where a deadly fire broke out on New Year's Eve, killing 41 people and injuring at least 115 others, were heckled by grieving families, as they appeared in court in Switzerland on Thursday.Jessica and Jacques Moretti are under criminal investigation for involuntary manslaughter, as well as bodily harm and arson through negligence. Source link

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BBC in Tehran sees government’s ‘political reply’ to protests

Authorities in Iran have put on a show of strength to mark the 47th anniversary of the Islamic revolution, weeks after they used unprecedented force to put down anti-government protests. The BBC is visiting Tehran for the first time since the crackdown, during which at least 6,490 protesters were killed across the country, according to human rights activists. The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet says the bunting lining the capital's streets and large crowds of government supporters…

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