Stills show flames and thick smoke rising from Iran’s Khondab heavy water reactor following reported US-Israeli strikes on key nuclear and industrial facilities. Iranian media confirmed the site was targeted, though officials said there were no casualties and no radiation leak detected. The Khondab facility—part of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure near Arak—has been struck before and remains a focal point in efforts to limit nuclear capabilities. Analysts warn that attacks on such sensitive sites heighten global concern over escalation risks, nuclear safety, and the potential for a wider regional conflict. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #iran #nuclear #Khondab #middleeast #geopolitics #breakingnews #war #globalnews #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
March 27, 2026