What nuclear risk after the strikes on Iran?
No signs of contamination or abnormal levels of radioactivity have been detected following the Israeli and American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, according to Tehran. But whether they are targeted by attacks or not, these facilities still pose a risk. The International Atomic Energy Agency, meeting in an emergency session on June 23, called on Iran to maintain contact.
"Iran's nuclear watchdog has said it has detected no signs of radiation or contamination after the US bombing of three nuclear sites in the country," reports the NPR website . the day after the strikes on the Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan sites on June 21.
“At this time, we do not anticipate any health risks to the population or the environment outside of the targeted sites,” added Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), who called an emergency meeting on Monday, June 23. For its part, the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council confirmed in a statement that no abnormal levels of radiation had been detected in Iran's neighboring member states. But there could be chemical and radiological contamination within the sites , according to the IAEA, which is closely monitoring the situation and encouraging the Iranian regulator to maintain contact.
Since Israel's surprise strikes on Iran on June 13, the issue of nuclear risk has been explored by numerous media outlets. "Could Israeli bombings trigger a nuclear accident in Iran?" asked New Scientist.
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