Isfahan Nuclear Technology/Research Center

Isfahan Nuclear Technology/Research Center
Satellite imagery of the Isfahan Nuclear Technology/Research Center
Country	Iran
Location	Isfahan County, Isfahan province
Coordinates	32°34′26.33″N51°49′34.07″E / 32.5739806°N 51.8261306°E / 32.5739806; 51.8261306
Owner	Government of Iran
Operator	Atomic Energy Organization of Iran

The IsfahanNuclear Technology/Research Center (مرکز بین‌المللی علوم و فنون هسته‌ای) is Iran's largest atomic scientific center, located south east of Isfahan city, central Isfahan County, ^{[1] [2]} and with 10MW ^[3] capacity. ^{[4] [5] [6]} Its front is Pishgam Energy Industries Corporation.

It is partly surveilled by UNO International Atomic Energy Agency under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action program. ^{[7] [8]}

Isfahan Nuclear District includes (mainly supplied by China): ^{[9] [10]}

• MNSR – 27 kW Miniature Neutron Source Reactor
• Light Water Subcritical Reactor (LWSCR)
• Heavy Water Zero Power Reactor (HWZPR)
• Graphite Subcritical Reactor (GSCR)

It was renamed from Uranium Conversion Facility (UCF). ^[11]

History

It was founded in 1970s with French assistance. ^[12]

2025 Israeli and American airstrikes

Main articles: Iran–Israel war and List of airstrikes during the Iran–Israel War

On 13 June 2025, Israel committed airstrikes at the nuclear facility, damaging or destroying the Uranium Conversion facility as well as damaging the Fuel Plate Fabrication Plant and a fourth critical building. ^{[13] [14]}

On 22 June 2025, the United States Air Force launched airstrikes in Iran’s nuclear facilities, including the Isfahan Nuclear Technology/Research Center. ^{[15] [16]}

See also

• Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant
• Darkhovin Nuclear Power Plant
• Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant
• List of power stations in Iran
• Natanz Nuclear Facility
• Nuclear program of Iran
• Supreme Nuclear Committee of Iran

References

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14. "Satellite imagery reveals damage to key Iran nuclear sites". www.bbc.com. 2025-06-15. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
15. Times, The New York (2025-06-13). "The U.S. Enters Israel's War Against Iran: What to Know". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2025-06-22.
16. Magid, Jacob; Agencies. "US bombs Fordo, 2 other nuclear facilities, joining Israel's war in Iran". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2025-06-22.