Israel targets Iranian nuclear sites. Here is what we know about the risks of radiation

Tensions are high in the sky where the war between Israel and Iran enters its second week.

Israel is intensifying its strikes on the Iranian nuclear program. The United States has warned that it might join the effort. Even Experts say the radiation risks Low, and International Atomic Energy Agency (The International Atomic Energy Agency) described the situation as “deeply anxiety” and said that “it can lead to radioactive versions with severe consequences.”

From a geopolitical point of view, it is already put in crises, as said by the US Air Force, the former NATO leader in Europe, to the CBC news network on Friday.

“It must be managed to the extent that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon,” he said.

With regard to diplomatic results, Iran will need to agree to “continuous, widespread and administrative inspections” to ensure that a nuclear weapon is not built – this is unlikely to happen. “So this will extend to a kind of conclusion – by force, most likely.”

But with regard to the risks of radiation, how worried the world is actually concerned about potential nuclear repercussions? This depends on the goal, experts say. Although no evidence has been issued on radioactive materials, the International Atomic Energy Agency has warned against changing.

Speaking to the United Nations Security Council on Friday, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency again called for the “maximum self -control” in the conflict to avoid more escalation.

“The armed attack of the nuclear facilities and may lead to radioactive publications with severe consequences within the borders of the state that was attacked,” said Rafael Grossi, its general manager.

He said that the attacks so far have caused “a sharp deterioration of safety and nuclear security in Iran.” “Although they have not yet killed a radioactive launch that affects the public, there is a danger that may happen.”

There is no evidence of radioactive materials

Israel has announced attacks on nuclear sites in the cities of Natanz and Estehan, Arak and Taraan, the capital of Iran.

The International Atomic Energy Agency has reported damage to the uranium enrichment factory in Natanz, to the ISFAHAN nuclear complex, including the uranium conversion facility, and the centrifugal production facilities in Karaj and Tehran.

Israel also attacked Arak, known as Khondab. The International Atomic Energy Agency said that the Israeli military strikes struck the heavy water research reactor in Khundab, which was under construction and did not start work, and caused damage to the nearby factory that makes heavy water. The agency said that it was not working or containing any nuclear material, so there were no radiological effects.

While the recent strikes in the nuclear facilities in Iran have sparked a concept, there is no evidence of any version of radioactive materials in the environment, Peter Bryant, associate professor in nuclear safety and radiation protection at Sari University in England, said in one Online statement Wednesday.

“It is important to understand that the radiation is easy to detect, even at very low levels, using very firm and sensitive monitoring equipment,” said Brynet.

“Radiation is a natural part of daily life, and is found naturally in rocks, soil, air, and even some foods. While the word” radiant “can look worrying, it does not mean risk automatically.”

Richard Wickford, a professor of epidemics at the Occupational and Environmental Health Center, said that Israel’s strikes did not reach uranium enrichment factories, which do not pose a lot of radioactive danger.

If the reactors (or re -processing factories) are hit, this may be more than a radiological problem if it causes great damage, in a statement on Scientific Information Center.

“Then we can see the versions of a group of radioactive offices, although it is supposed to be much smaller than previous reactor accidents.”

What about nuclear reactors?

The main anxiety will be a strike on Iran’s nuclear reactor in Bushehr. On Friday, Grossi from the International International Energy Agency warned that the attack on Bushehr will have severe consequences because it is a working nuclear power plant hosting thousands of kilograms of nuclear materials.

“I want to clarify the matter completely: if there is an attack on the nuclear power plant in Bushehr, a direct blow will lead to a very high release of the radioactive activity of the environment,” said Grossi.

Likewise, the strike that disrupted the only two lines that provide the electrical energy of the factory can cause the reactor to melt. “

James Acton, co -director of the Carnegie Nuclear Policy Program for International Peace, told Reuters that the attack on Bushehr “may cause an absolute radiological disaster.”

Experts also told Reuters that it would be a “foolishness” of Israel, attacking Bushur, given the radioactive consequences.

And Fabian Henz, a research colleague at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, I told Associated Press It is “very unlikely” that Israel will strike Bushehr because it is not considered part of the Iranian nuclear program directed towards weapons development.

What about us sharing in Ford?

Fordow is the second nuclear enrichment facility for Iran after Natanz, its main facility, and was buried under a mountain. It is widely considered to be far from everyone with the exception of “hidden” bombs.

On Friday, Grosso said that the International Atomic Energy Agency was not aware of any harm in the Fordo factory so far. But if the United States decides to support Israel directly in its attack on Iran, this is the potential goal.

It should be shot down from an American plane because Israel does not have a plane capable of carrying a large bomb and submitting it accurately, and William Albrek, the former director to combat weapons in NATO, said CBC News Network.

He said that Fordo was built depth in a mountain to protect him from a possible armed attack.

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“We know it is present. We had inspectors there. He has about 10 of all the ability to enrich Iran,” Albrek said.

However, experts said that any possible radiological effect of a Ford strike is likely to be minimal and is unlikely to pose a threat to the wider population. There will be some chemical risks on the site, and some radiation, but at levels that can be controlled with respiratory devices and other protective equipment.

This is because “the enrichment or reactor will be buried with tons of ground and concrete.” Scientific Information Center.

“Moreover, those who manage the site were trained in radiation monitoring and relief techniques.”