The International Atomic Energy Agency announced on the 29th that the Hongdab Heavy Water Plant located in Iran's Central Province has been severely damaged and has ceased operation. According to reports from Iran, the facility was attacked during a military conflict two days ago.
The International Atomic Energy Agency stated on social media that based on independent analysis of satellite images and knowledge of the Hongdabu heavy water plant, it can be confirmed that the plant has suffered serious damage and is no longer in operation. The facility does not contain any declared nuclear materials.
The International Atomic Energy Agency stated on the 27th that it has received a notification from Iran that the Hongdab heavy water plant was attacked on the same day, but there is no nuclear radiation risk as the facility does not contain any declared nuclear materials. According to Iran's Fars News Agency on the 27th, the United States and Israel launched two rounds of airstrikes on Iran's Hongdab nuclear facility on the same day.
The Hongdab nuclear facility is located near the capital of Iran's Central Province, Arak. During the "12 Day War" between Israel and Iran in June 2025, the Hongdab nuclear facility was bombed by the Israeli military.