Israel Strikes Iran's Nuclear Site Hours After Warning Public To Flee Area

Israel-Iran Conflict: Israeli forces have targeted a heavy water reactor at nuclear site in Iran's Arak, according to Iranian state television. The 40MW reactor was struck by Israeli Air Forces using F-15I Ra'am fighters armed with bunker-buster bombs.

The Israeli Air Force posted on X, “The nuclear reactor in the Arak region of Iran was attacked, including the structure that seals the reactor, which is a main component in the production of plutonium, thus preventing its ability to be used again for the production of nuclear weapons.”

Users on social media posted images of plumes of smoke rising from the facility. Prior to the strike, the Israel Defense Forces had issued a warning advising residents of Arak and Khondab to evacuate the area.

"Dear citizens, for your safety and health, we ask that you leave the designated area on the map within the cities or Arak and Khandab as soon as possible,” said the Israel Defense Forces, posting on X.

Officials reported that the facility, located in central Iran, had been evacuated beforehand and posed no risk of radioactive leaks.  

The reactor was originally intended for the production of weapons-grade plutonium, but in recent years the Iranian regime advanced its conversion to produce low-grade plutonium, which is not suitable for the production of nuclear weapons.

However, Iran deliberately ordered not to complete the conversion that would have prevented its use for nuclear weapons — in order to exert pressure on the West. Additionally, the Iranian Air Force also struck a nuclear weapons development site in the area of Natanz. The site contained components and specialized equipment used to advance nuclear weapons development.

Also Read: Video Captures Iranian Missile Hit Israel's Beersheeba Hospital As West Asia Conflict Rage