US EditionIsrael-Iran News LIVE: Israel Strikes Iran's Arak Heavy Water Reactor, Tehran Hits Back
- On June 18, 2025, the Israeli military conducted an airstrike on Iran’s heavy water nuclear reactor near Arak, located about 250 kilometers to the southwest of Tehran, amid a series of ongoing aerial attacks.
- The strikes came after a week of intensifying assaults on Iran's nuclear and military facilities, leading Iran to respond by firing hundreds of missiles and a large number of drones into Israeli territory.
- Israel issued evacuation orders for Arak and Khandab, warning civilians via a red-circled map on social media that highlighted the reactor as a strike target.
- A Washington-based human rights group reported over 639 killed and 1,300 injured in Iran, including 263 civilians, while Iranian attacks killed at least 24 and wounded hundreds in Israel.
- The strikes intensified regional tensions as Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei vowed a strong, merciless response, while Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed deep concern over Israel's military actions.
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IDF warns Iranians to evacuate area around nuclear reactor ahead of strikes - Washington Examiner
The Israeli Defense Forces warned Iranians within the area of Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor to evacuate on Wednesday. The Farsi-language warning included a red circle around the reactor that indicated it would be targeted for a military strike. The reactor is 155 miles southwest of Tehran. It noted that any presence within the area will endanger citizens’ lives and that the move is a part of Israel’s assault on Iran’s military infrastructure. …
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