Iran distributes anti-radiation tablets to residents near nuclear plant
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Iranian health authorities distributed iodine tablets to residents in the southern city of Bushehr to prepare for potential radiological incidents. The city houses the country's only operational nuclear power plant.
Crisis management authorities decided to distribute the tablets to protect the thyroid glands of local people from absorbing radioactive iodine.
The deputy head of Bushehr University of Medical Sciences for health affairs stated that officials first prioritized areas near the power plant before expanding the program to the rest of the city. The tablets work by saturating the thyroid with stable iodine. These pills do not protect against external radiation or other radioactive substances. The distribution follows increased tensions between Iran and the United States.
President Donald Trump warned that Washington could strike suspected Iranian nuclear facilities, including an underground site at Pickaxe Mountain, within 10 minutes. To prepare for these threats, authorities provided specific instructions on dosage based on age, ranging from infants to adults. Residents can still collect the tablets at comprehensive health centers across the city.
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