Iran war: Israel hits Iranian heavy water nuclear reactor

A research reactor in Iran's Khondab was hit by airstrikes, an Iranian official said, stressing there was no radiation leak. The UN warns of a potential "catastrophe" in Lebanon. DW has more.

• Israel's military confirmed striking a heavy water facility in Iran
• The UN has called on the US to conclude its investigation into the deadly strike that hit a school in Iran
• German Foreign Minister Wadephul expects direct talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan soon
• Trump extends Hormuz ultimatum as Wall Street suffers sharpest drop since start of war
• Pentagon reportedly considering deploying a further 10,000 US soldiers to the Middle East

Here are the developments in the US-Israel war with Iran on Friday, March 27, 2026: