Iran has started distributing iodine tablets to people living near its nuclear facilities as concerns grow over the possibility of renewed US military action against the country. The move comes amid reports that Washington is considering restarting military operations against Tehran.
According to a report by The Times of London, which cited an Iranian Health Ministry official, the government has begun providing the preventive medication to residents living close to sensitive nuclear installations. Al Jazeera also reported the development.
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When asked whether iodine tablets were being distributed, the Iranian official reportedly confirmed: “Yes, we are distributing iodine.” The official also expressed doubts about US President Donald Trump’s intentions and said Tehran could no longer rely on his assurances. Warning about the possibility of another American attack, the official said Trump might “go through with this crime”.
According to the official, Iran has a practice of distributing iodine tablets to people living within two to three kilometres of nuclear facilities whenever military tensions increase or the possibility of conflict becomes serious.
Iodine tablets are used to protect the thyroid gland from absorbing radioactive iodine during a nuclear emergency. The preventive measure is particularly important for people living close to nuclear installations, where an accident or attack could potentially expose residents to radioactive materials. The distribution of these tablets comes as…
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