Khondab

Khondab is the location of a heavy water production plant in Iran. This plant is significant because heavy water can be used in nuclear reactors, including those that produce plutonium, a key ingredient in nuclear weapons. The Khondab facility is newsworthy due to recent events indicating it is no longer operational. According to the IAEA, the plant suffered severe damage in an Israeli strike on March 27, 2026. This strike follows previous targeting of the facility in June 2025, reportedly by the United States and Israel during a period of heightened tensions. The destruction of the Khondab reactor is relevant because it impacts Iran's nuclear capabilities and is a point of contention in the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.