Iran Nuclear Facility Struck by Israel
An area near Iran's Khondab heavy-water research reactor was hit by Israel, as reported by ISNA. The facility was evacuated before the strike, and no radiation risk is present. The partially built reactor, formerly known as Arak, is scheduled to begin operations next year.
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- United Arab Emirates
Israel reportedly struck an area near the Khondab heavy-water research reactor, part of Iran's nuclear program, according to the Iranian Student News Agency (ISNA) on Thursday.
Officials confirmed that the site was evacuated ahead of the attack, ensuring no radiation threat, ISNA further detailed.
The research facility, known as Arak before being partially built, is projected to become operational next year, as Tehran notified the UN nuclear watchdog.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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