Iran preparing for nuclear leaks from Israeli strikes

Iran’s Deputy Health Minister Ali Jafarian says the department is preparing to treat any victims suffering from the effects of Israel’s continuing attacks on nuclear facilities.

“We have not yet received reports of Israel using unconventional weapons. We are prepared to deal with any nuclear leak in the event that nuclear reactors are targeted, and we hope we do not reach that stage,” said Jafarian.

He added three hospitals have been attacked so far, with Kermanshah Hospital being completely evacuated.

“All of these are civilian targets. International organisations, especially the World Health Organization and the International Red Cross, must pressure Israel to stop targeting civilians. However, we do not expect much from them as we have witnessed their inability to do anything in Gaza for a year and a half.”

Jafarian confirmed “430 civilians” have so far been killed and more than 3,500 wounded after eight days of “Israeli aggression”.