Fact Focus: Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites pose limited radiation risks
With Israel intensifying its attacks on Iran's nuclear program , and President Donald Trump hinting the U.S. might join the effort , here is what we know about the radiation threat, and other health risks.
Iran enriches uranium at two key sites, Natanz and Fordo .
The Islamic Republic's leaders say their nuclear program is for the peaceful purpose of harnessing atomic energy. But highly enriched uranium — which is radioactive — is used in the manufacture of atomic weapons, and Israel is determined to prevent Iran from having them.
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