Israeli airstrikes have significantly damaged Iran's uranium-conversion facility at Isfahan, according to the IAEA, potentially delaying Iran's uranium fuel cycle. While the Fordow enrichment complex and Natanz facility remain largely intact, the disruption to Isfahan's conversion capabilities could freeze Iran's ability to produce additional enriched uranium, limiting its capacity to scale up production despite existing stockpiles.
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Three Spanish Muslim pilgrims embarked on an extraordinary horseback journey from Spain to Mecca for the Hajj, recreating a historical pilgrimage. Facing challenges like minefields in Bosnia and a near-drowning incident in France, their 4,000-mile trek across a dozen countries garnered a massive social media following.
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