Israel Iran War: Israel Strikes Iran’s Arak Heavy Water Reactor Facility, Had Warned Civilians to Evacuate

In a dramatic escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran, Israeli Air Forces reportedly carried out airstrikes targeting Iran’s Arak Heavy Water Reactor just hours after publicly warning civilians in the area to evacuate. The incident was first reported by Republic TV via Dailyhunt and has since sparked widespread concern across the global diplomatic community.

Warning Issued Before Strike

According to military sources, the Israeli military’s official X (formerly Twitter) account issued a warning urging residents around the Arak facility to flee the region immediately, hinting at an imminent strike. The preemptive advisory marks a rare move in military confrontations and is being seen as part of Israel’s effort to minimize civilian casualties amid high-stakes targeting of strategic infrastructure.

Strategic Target: The Arak Reactor

The Arak Heavy Water Reactor, located in central Iran, has long been a focal point of international scrutiny over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Though Tehran insists the facility is for peaceful energy production and medical purposes, Israel has repeatedly expressed concerns that it could be reconfigured for plutonium-based nuclear weapons production.

Global Reactions and Fallout

As of now, Iranian authorities have not officially confirmed the extent of the damage or issued a public response to the reported strikes. However, the attack is expected to further inflame already volatile relations in the region and could provoke military or cyber retaliation from Iran or its allies.

Global powers, including the United Nations and European Union, are closely monitoring the situation, urging restraint and calling for diplomatic de-escalation.

This latest development comes amid a backdrop of intensifying regional hostilities, including attacks on diplomatic convoys, drone activity over military sites, and ongoing proxy conflicts across the Middle East.

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More updates to follow as statements from the Israeli Defense Forces and Iranian government become available.