ISLAMABAD:
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have confirmed that no radioactive contamination was detected across the Gulf region following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
In separate statements issued on Sunday, both countries reassured the public that environmental monitoring showed no harmful radiation levels after the strikes.
Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission said radiation readings remained within safe limits across the Kingdom and neighboring Arab Gulf states.
Kuwait’s National Guard echoed the statement, noting that radiation levels across airspace and maritime zones were “stable” and the overall situation remained “normal.”
This update came amid rising regional concern over possible radioactive fallout due to the bombing of Iranian nuclear sites.
IAEA Confirms Limited Nuclear Material
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated that the Iranian sites targeted in the U.S. operation contained either no nuclear material or only minimal amounts.
According to the agency, ten sites were damaged in the strikes—six newly targeted buildings and four previously hit ones.
Most of these locations held either natural uranium or low-enriched uranium, significantly reducing the likelihood of environmental contamination.
“The facilities targeted today either contained no nuclear material or small quantities of natural or low enriched uranium,” said the IAEA in its official statement.
“Any radioactive contamination is likely limited to the buildings that were damaged or destroyed.”
No Immediate Environmental Risk
While regional tensions remain high due to the escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States, initial assessments suggest there is no significant nuclear risk to Gulf nations.
The U.S. airstrikes, widely condemned by Iran and Russia, were a response to recent Israeli operations and are being closely monitored by international agencies.
Despite fears of a larger nuclear incident, early reports from regional watchdogs offer reassurance that the broader environment remains unaffected by radioactive threats.
