Iran Hands Out Iodine Tablets Near Nuclear Sites
Iran has started handing out iodine tablets to people living near its nuclear facilities as tensions rise. The move follows concern that the United States could carry out military strikes on those sites. Recent reports say US officials are considering such strikes, adding to fears in the region.
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Context: Iodine tablets help protect the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine released in a nuclear accident. Iran's nuclear programme has been a long dispute with Western countries, and the US has repeatedly threatened military action over it.