Israeli Military Targets Inactive Nuclear Reactor In Arak, Iran
The Israeli military is conducting operations in this area, consistent with recent activities across Iran aimed at disrupting Iran's military infrastructure.
MIDDLE EAST — On June 19, 2025, military operations were reported in the vicinity of Arak and Khandab, Iran, targeting infrastructure, likely associated with the IR-40 Khondab Heavy Water Research Reactor. Update: The Israeli military has confirmed it targeted an inactive nuclear reactor in the Arak region of Iran.
The Israeli military is conducting operations in this area, consistent with recent activities across Iran aimed at disrupting Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure.
A designated zone, approximately 2 km (a little over a mile) in radius around the Arak-Khandab road, has been marked as a high-risk area, with advisories issued for all personnel and civilians to evacuate immediately.
No confirmed damage to the IR-40 reactor has been reported as of yet, though satellite imagery from June 2025 shows ongoing construction activity, with the reactor being inactive and under construction.
Reported Impacts
Evacuations: Advisories have prompted the evacuation of the designated 2 km radius area, with an estimated population displacement pending further verification.
Infrastructure Risk: Potential targeting of the IR-40 and associated heavy water production plant, though structural integrity remains intact based on available imagery.
Key Statements
The advisory states, "The Israeli army is operating in this area, as it has been doing throughout Iran in recent days to attack the Iranian regime's military infrastructure."
Citizens are urged, "For your safety and health, we ask that you leave the designated area on the map within the cities of Arak and Khandab as soon as possible."
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