On Friday, Israel carried out airstrikes against two important facilities related to the Iranian nuclear program
According to information confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the targets included the Khandab heavy water reactor, located in Arak, and the uranium enrichment facility in Ardakan.
Iranian state media also mentioned attacks on a chemical weapons research facility.
The Arak reactor has been a sensitive facility for years, as it can produce plutonium, a material used in nuclear weapons.
The Ardakan plant is responsible for the production of “yellowcake,” a concentrated form of uranium used as raw material for enrichment.
These attacks come amid escalating tensions between the two countries, which have exchanged direct attacks in recent weeks.
According to reports from the Fars news agency, linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the strikes were carried out by both Israel and the United States, in separate actions against the Khandab reactor.
Iran accused both countries of being behind the bombings.
However, to date, there has been no official confirmation of American involvement from Washington or the Pentagon.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the hits on targets in Arak and Ardakan, as well as the chemical plant.
The Israeli army did not provide further details about the damage caused, and the Jerusalem Post attempted to obtain additional comments from the IDF, but has not yet received a response.
In reaction to the attacks, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed to retaliate forcefully.
The IRGC declared that it will respond against companies and facilities aligned with Israel and the United States throughout the Middle East.
The threat suggests that Iran may target economic or industrial targets of Western interest in the region, increasing the risk of a new round of confrontations.
This episode is part of a broader conflict that has been intensifying since the end of February, when Israel and the United States carried out joint attacks against Iran.
Since then, Tehran has responded with missile launches, some carrying cluster munitions, which represent an additional challenge for Israeli defense systems.
The situation remains developing, with the risk of further escalation in the Middle East.
Analysts are closely monitoring possible Iranian responses and the implications for regional stability, especially considering the nuclear potential of the Iranian program, which Israel and its allies see as an existential threat.
So far, there are no confirmed reports of civilian casualties at the attacked locations, but complete information on the damage is still limited.
The world is watching closely the next steps of both sides in this direct confrontation.
Published in 03/28/2026 04h02
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