The war in the Middle East has reached a perilous stage with strikes reportedly hitting the Natanz Enrichment Complex in Iran, and the Israeli city of Dimona, where a nuclear facility is located.
@iaeaorg is looking into incidents reported yesterday in southeastern Iran, and in Israel’s city of Dimona. No indications of abnormal or increased off-site radiation levels have been reported.
Attacks targeting nuclear sites create an escalating threat to public health and environmental safety.
Since the outbreak of hostilities, @WHO has provided critical training to its own staff and @UN personnel across 13 countries to help them respond effectively to public health threats in the event of a nuclear incident.
I urgently call on all parties to exercise maximum military restraint and avoid any actions that could trigger nuclear incidents. Leaders must prioritize de-escalation and protect civilians
Peace is the best medicine.