Fear of nuclear crisis: Iran's warning sparks panic in the Gulf!

Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have entered a new phase involving nuclear risks. The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran has been targeted for the fourth time in recent days.

While Iranian officials claim the attacks were carried out by a US-Israel partnership, the incident has caused great anxiety in regional capitals, particularly in Gulf countries.

Evaluating the situation following the attacks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that the bombings targeting Bushehr could pave the way for an ecological disaster. Araghchi stated, "Israel and the US have hit Bushehr four times. But they should know that radioactive fallout will not reach Tehran; it will directly hit Gulf capitals such as the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. These attacks could end life there."

RADIATION WARNING FOR WATER SOURCES

Reminding that the region's drinking water is largely supplied by desalination plants, Iranian officials pointed out that a serious danger could arise if radiation spreads to the Persian Gulf. Abbas Araghchi said that even a leak at the lowest level could permanently poison the sources that meet the drinking water needs of 60 million people. These statements have increased the fear of "nuclear contamination," especially in Gulf countries.

REASSURING STATEMENT FROM THE IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in its latest report released from Vienna, stated that the attacks did not cause any damage to the Bushehr reactor core. The agency also announced that no increase in radiation levels has been observed in the region for the time being. However, experts warn that the nuclear facility being subjected to constant attacks could erode safety protocols.

While regional countries are acting cautiously, it is noted that a massive humanitarian and environmental crisis could emerge in the Gulf in the event of a nuclear leak.

News Source: 12punto