Iran begins construction of four nuclear power plants. Iran's nuclear program repeatedly leads to tensions between the Islamic Republic and Western states and their allies.
The plants in the city of Sirik are expected to generate 5,000 megawatts of electricity when completed. Meanwhile, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has described the situation in the Middle East as a “dangerous moment” He was reacting to the deadly attack by pro-Iranian militias on American soldiers in Jordan. Two US soldiers were killed in the drone attack near the Syrian border on Sunday.