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

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

Summary

The United Nations' nuclear monitoring group reported that Iran's Khondab heavy water reactor is not working anymore. This happened after it was damaged in an Israeli attack on March 27. The reactor did not have any known nuclear material when it was hit.

Key Facts

  • Iran's Khondab heavy water plant is no longer operational.
  • An Israeli strike caused severe damage to the reactor on March 27.
  • The reactor did not contain any declared nuclear material.
  • The United Nations' nuclear watchdog provided this information.
  • The attack also affected other important infrastructure sites in Iran.

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