Iran Activates Nuclear Emergency Plan
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Iran has initiated an emergency preparedness plan for its nuclear power plant in Bushehr, according to reports from international media. Iranian health authorities are distributing iodine tablets to residents as a precautionary measure. The distribution began near the plant and has since expanded across the city. A total of 180,000 tablets have been made available at comprehensive health centers throughout Bushehr.
These tablets are intended to protect the thyroid from radioactive iodine in the event of a nuclear or radiological incident. Authorities advise taking the tablets from 24 hours before potential exposure to four hours after. The dosage varies by age, with infants under one month receiving one-eighth of a tablet, children aged one month to three years taking one-quarter, children aged three to 12 receiving half, and individuals over 12 taking a full tablet.
Stable iodine helps the thyroid absorb less radioactive iodine, but the tablets do not offer protection against other radioactive substances or external radiation. In September, US President Donald Trump had warned that Washington could strike suspected nuclear facilities within 10 minutes, while in October, he ruled out the use of nuclear weapons but did not entirely dismiss the possibility of further conventional strikes.
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