Video shows moment of strike on Iran's Arak nuclear reactor

Published June 19th, 2025 - 06:41 GMT
Arak nuclear reactor
Smoke billows from an explosion at the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) building in Tehran on June 16, 2025. The IRIB building was struck in an Israeli attack on June 16, cutting live coverage immediately. (Photo by AFP)

ALBAWABA - The Israeli Air Forces carried out an attack on Thursday morning on Iran's Arak nuclear reactor, Iranian state television said.

The report confirmed that the attack didn't lead to "radiation danger whatsoever” and that the facility was evacuated before the attack.

Before carrying out the attack, the Israeli army had warned Iran earlier Thursday morning that it would hit the facility and called the public to flee the area.

The warning was shared on X and included a satellite image of the plant in a red circle like other warnings that preceded any air attack.

On Thursday morning, Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting Israel and caused a direct hit to one of Israel's largest medical centers "Soroka hospital".

The hospital spokesperson revealed that the building has been damaged. Videos were shared on social media showing glass and debris while doctors, medical staff and citizens.

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