The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Friday that Iran's Khondab heavy water reactor in Arak suffered significant structural damage following an Israeli strike. Prior to the attack, evacuation warnings were issued in the Arak area, which hosts several nuclear sites under construction, including a heavy water processing plant and a reactor.
While the area surrounding the Khondab facility took a hit, Iranian sources noted that the reactor itself was not directly damaged. This incident highlights the escalating tensions in the region and underscores the sensitive nature of nuclear developments.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stressed that the agency's technical findings should not be used as a pretext for military actions. As he explained to CNN, "Military action, from wherever it comes, is a political decision that has nothing to do with what we're saying."
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IAEA: Iran's Khondab heavy water reactor damaged in Israeli strike
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