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John T Psaropoulos

Israel strikes Iran: Is the world close to a nuclear radiation incident?

A satellite image shows the Natanz nuclear facility in Iran on January 24, 2025 [Handout/Maxar Technologies via Reuters]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to launch strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities has sparked concerns among sections of the global community, atomic energy regulators and experts on the risks of nuclear contamination.

On Monday, Rafael Grossi, the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, said there was a possibility of both radiological and chemical contamination from the damaged Natanz installation, Iran’s major nuclear hub.

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