Israel Strikes Iran's Arak, Isfahan Nuclear Sites
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- Israel launched air strikes on Iran's Arak heavy-water plant and other infrastructure linked to civilian nuclear energy and uranium enrichment, with smoke seen rising from the facility
- Explosions were also reported in Isfahan, which is home to Iranian nuclear facilities, according to the 27 March 2026 report
Why it matters: The strikes directly hit facilities tied to uranium enrichment and heavy-water production — two core pillars of Iran's nuclear program — marking an escalation of the Israel-Iran confrontation from proxy warfare to direct military action against nuclear infrastructure on Iranian soil.
