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  From ally to adversary: US once fuelled Iran's nuclear dream, now aims to end it

  Explainers | September 03, 2025 13:00 IST

  The Tehran Research Reactor, a small nuclear facility used for peaceful scientific purposes, was originally supplied to Iran by the United States in the 1960s as part of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s "Atoms for Peace" initiative.

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  Iran says it has shot down several drones, US officials warned by Israel prior to strike

  World | April 19, 2024 11:14 IST

  Iran's state-run media reported that three drones spotted over Isfahan city were shot down by the country's air defence systems. An Iranian official also said there was no missile attack and the explosions heard in Isfahan were the result of the activation of the missile defences.

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  US Dismisses Iran Nuclear Claims As 'Hyped'

  World | February 16, 2012 10:47 IST

  Washington, Feb 16 :  The United States said today that Iran's claim of progress on its nuclear programme seems "hyped" as it feels the bite of international sanctions and a possible need to return to