IAEA says Iran’s Khondab heavy water reactor no longer operational

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete March 30, 2026 at 04:13 AM
IAEA says Iran’s Khondab heavy water reactor no longer operational

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According to the IAEA, Iran's Khondab heavy water production plant is no longer operational following severe damage sustained in an Israeli strike on March 27, 2026. The UN's nuclear watchdog reported the facility, located in Iran, was targeted along with other key infrastructure sites. The Khondab reactor, which contains no declared nuclear material, was reportedly hit during the attack. The strike has effectively halted production at the plant, impacting Iran's heavy water capabilities. The IAEA continues to monitor the situation.

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The UN’s nuclear watchdog says Iran’s Khondab heavy water production plant is no longer operational.

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The reactor contains no declared nuclear material.

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Iran’s Khondab heavy water production plant is no longer operational.

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The reactor suffered severe damage in an Israeli strike on March 27.

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khondab heavy water reactor 100% israeli strike 90% iran 90% iaea 80% heavy water production 80% nuclear watchdog 70% not operational 70% nuclear material 60% infrastructure sites 50%

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