Iran Distributes Iodine Tablets Over U.S Nuclear Strike Fears (Photos)

<blockquote><span style='color:blue;'><b>🇮🇷 The distribution of iodine tablets has begun among the population in Iran amid concerns over a potential U.S nuclear strike.</b></span><br><br><b>TodayPress TV reports, citing “The Times”, that a representative of Iran’s Ministry of Health said the tablets were being provided to residents living near nuclear facilities as a precautionary measure against radiation exposure.<br><br>Meanwhile, an instructional video explaining survival procedures in the event of a radiological emergency is also being circulated in the country.<br><br>The concerns are linked to the possibility that the United States could strike the underground “Pickaxe Mountain” complex located near Natanz.<br><br>According to Al Jazeera, the distribution was reported by The Times of London, which quoted an unnamed Iranian Health Ministry official confirming the move.</b> <br><br><b>“Yes, we are distributing iodine,” the official reportedly said, adding that authorities had traditionally provided the tablets to residents living within two to three kilometres of nuclear installations during periods of heightened conflict.<br><br>The official also expressed concern over US President, Donald Trump’s threats, saying he could no longer be trusted not to launch further attacks.<br><br>Iodine tablets, also known as potassium iodide, help protect the thyroid gland against radioactive iodine exposure during certain nuclear or radiological emergencies. However, they do not protect against all forms of radiation.</b></blockquote><hr>🔗 <b><a rel=ugc href="https://tribuneonlineng.com/iran-distributes-iodine-tablets-amid-fears-of-possible-us-strikes/"><span style='color:red;'><u>Nigerian Tribune</u></span></a></b> | | <b><a rel=ugc href="https://todaypress.tv/en/world/nuclear-alert-in-iran-iodine-distributed-to-the-population"><span style='color:blue;'><u>Press TV</u></span></a></b>