Iran begins construction of new nuclear power plant amid tensions with U.S

Iran has begun the construction of its new nuclear power plant amid tensions with the U.S. over sweeping sanctions imposed after Washington pulled out of the Islamic Republic's nuclear deal. According to Iran's state media, the new nuclear power plant will be built in the oil-rich Khuzestan province, near the border with Iraq. Iran has long denied ever seeking nuclear weapons, insisting its nuclear programme is peaceful. Watch this video to know more.