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Iran: iodine tablets distributed near nuclear sites, reports say; Health Ministry denies

2026-11-08

Iran: iodine tablets distributed near nuclear sites, reports say; Health Ministry denies — Photo: Lennart Tange (CC BY 2.0)

International reports said iodine tablets were distributed to people living near nuclear sites in Iran; Iran's Health Ministry has denied it.

The reports said the distribution was carried out in connection with fears of a US strike.

A ministry spokesman denied the news as baseless.

Tension continues in the region.

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