In a surprising overnight operation, the Israeli military targeted key nuclear facilities in Iran’s Natanz and Arak areas. According to military sources, a nuclear reactor near Arak was hit along with a nuclear weapons development site in the Natanz area.
Among the affected facilities is a partially built heavy-water research reactor, formerly known as Arak and now referred to as Khondab. Iranian state television, as cited by Xinhua, noted that the Arak facility had been evacuated ahead of the strike, effectively preventing any risk of radioactive leakage.
Israel had issued warnings about a potential strike on these sites in the past, and this operation now adds another chapter to an already tense regional narrative. With security concerns on the rise in the Middle East, experts and enthusiasts alike are keeping a close watch on the unfolding situation. Stay tuned for further updates as events continue to develop. ⚡️
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Israel targets nuclear sites in Iran's Natanz and Arak overnight
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