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.

No elevated radiation levels detected yet

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...