IAEA Confirms Damage to Khondab Nuclear Site After Israeli Strike

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Iran’s Khondab Heavy Water Plant has suffered severe damage and is no longer operational following Israeli strikes amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

The agency said its assessment was based on independent analysis of satellite imagery and technical knowledge of the facility. The plant is located near Arak



in central Iran. 

According to the IAEA, the installation contained no declared nuclear material. However, it has long been a focus of international concern due to its potential role in nuclear development.

The Khondab facility, also known as the Arak Nuclear Complex, produces heavy water used in certain types of nuclear reactors.