As England enters 2022 with magnificent fireworks displays and celebrations, the Big Ben clock tower in capital London reopened with bells ringing in the first minutes of the new year after it’s restoration work has been completed. Being located at the Palace of Westminster and also known as Elizabeth Tower, the Big Ben had been under restoration from 2017. After the restoration works were completed in the clock section yesterday, the sounds of bells started to rise with the first minutes of 2022 from clock tower. Meanwhile the Big Ben clock tower in England was designed in 1859 to be the most accurate clock in the world, and over time it became a touristic symbol of London.
According to CNN International, US intelligence officials refuted Israel’s claims that Iran is nearing nuclear weapons capability. The report, citing four US intelligence sources, stated that Iran is not actively pursuing a nuclear weapon and would need at least three years to produce one capable of striking a target. It also noted that recent Israeli attacks may have only delayed Iran’s nuclear program by a few months. While damage was done to the Natanz facility, the Fordow site remained largely intact. Experts emphasized that significant damage to Fordow would require US military involvement.
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