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Israel is targeting Iran's nuclear sites. Here's what we know about the radiation risks

Israel launched a surprise attack on June 13, striking multiple Iranian nuclear sites including Natanz, Isfahan, and Khondab in air raids.
The strikes targeted uranium enrichment plants, research reactors, and related facilities to disrupt Iran's nuclear capabilities and followed recent tensions around Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
Approximately 15,000 underground centrifuges at Natanz sustained severe damage, mainly due to power outages following the destruction of an above-ground electrical substation, while storage facilities for hexafluoride gas also suffered damage, leading to contained radiological and chemical contamination.
Rafael Grossi, IAEA chief, stated on June 16 that radiation levels outside Natanz remain normal and no public radiological release has occurred despite damage to the sites.
Experts agree the radiation risk from these strikes is low but warn that attacks on reactors like Bushehr could cause major radioactive releases; overall, Iran's uranium enrichment remains an urgent proliferation concern.

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