Iran Reportedly Distributes Iodine Tablets Amid Fears of Possible U.S. Strike
Iran is reportedly distributing iodine tablets to residents living near nuclear facilities as a precaution amid concerns about a possible U.S. strike. The reports cite an unnamed official from Iran’s Ministry of Health, who said the tablets are provided to nearby residents during periods of heightened conflict. The concerns are linked to the possibility of an attack on the underground Pickaxe Mountain complex near Natanz. An instructional video on what to do during a radiological emergency is also reportedly circulating in Iran. Potassium iodide can help protect the thyroid from radioactive iodine in certain emergencies, but it does not protect against every type of radiation.
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