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Nuclear & Strategic Scientific Facilities
5 documented incidents
- Mar 12 Targeted killing of nuclear scientists: Israeli officials claimed that 'top Iranian nuclear scientists' were killed in targeted strikes, intended to halt the underground movement of nuclear and ballistic programs. [Compiled from news agencies]
- Mar 27 Shahid Khondab Heavy Water Research Reactor (IR-40), Arak: Struck by Israeli Air Force jets in two distinct phases. The IDF described the facility as 'a key plutonium production site.' Iranian authorities confirmed the strikes but stated there were no casualties and no radioactive release. The facility had already been damaged in the June 2025 Twelve-Day War. [The Defense News, Mar 27]
- Mar 27 Ardakan Yellowcake Production Plant (Dariush Rezaeinejad Facility), Yazd: The facility processes uranium ore into yellowcake with a capacity of 50 tonnes per year. The IDF called it 'a unique plant used to produce raw materials required for uranium enrichment.' Iran's Atomic Energy Organization confirmed the strike and stated no radioactive material was released. [Israel Hayom, Mar 27]
- Mar 27 Yazd Missile & Sea Mine Production Facility: A central facility for the planning, assembly, and storage of advanced naval missiles and sea mines was destroyed. [Jerusalem Post]
- Mar 28 Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (proximity): A missile struck the plant itself, according to Iran's Atomic Energy Organization. No casualties, material damage, or technical disruptions were reported. Russia's Rosatom had already suspended construction and evacuated non-essential staff. [Jerusalem Post, Mar 28]
Summary:The sustained campaign against Iran's nuclear infrastructure represents a central strategic objective of the war. Both the Arak facility and the Ardakan plant were confirmed by the IDF and verified by Iranian authorities. [Jerusalem Post; Israel Hayom; PBS/AP; Bloomberg]