Japan · Strait of Hormuz · Israel · Wired
In most cases, even if a nuclear facility is hit, a large-scale radiological disaster is unlikely
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The risk isn’t defined by the strike itself, but by what the strike damages inside the facility.
Key facts
- On February 28, when the US and Israel launched a coordinated military campaign against Iran’s leadership and military infrastructure, Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile sites were marked
- The Bushehr nuclear power plant, located along Iran’s Gulf coastline, sits within close proximity to neighboring states
- In past incidents, including the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in Japan, the shutdown worked as intended
- An Iranian woman walks past a view of Tehran's research reactor in Tehran
Summary
Into the second month of the US-Iran war, the conflict in the Gulf continues to escalate—airstrikes widening, oil markets reacting, and pressure mounting around the Strait of Hormuz. In most cases, even if a nuclear facility is hit, a large-scale radiological disaster is unlikely. On February 28, when the US and Israel launched a coordinated military campaign against Iran’s leadership and military infrastructure, Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile sites were marked as potential targets. This was followed by strikes on the Ardakan facility as well as the Khondab heavy water reactor, which was left inoperable after the attack.