Iranian television broadcasts nuclear survival guide
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Zambian Observer
Iranian state television broadcast an eight-minute guide explaining how civilians can protect themselves in the event of a nuclear explosion, including from the blast, heat and radioactive contamination. The programme recommends moving into a solid building, staying sheltered for at least 24 hours and awaiting official instructions, the Zambian Observer reports.
Iranian state television has broadcast an eight-minute guide on what civilians should do in the event of a nuclear explosion. The video, published by the official IRNA news agency on 29 October, recommends in particular not looking at the flash, taking cover behind a solid obstacle, and protecting the head and face, according to IRNA.
The guide advises people outside to then go to the nearest solid building, and those indoors to move to a basement or a central room away from windows and exterior walls. It also recommends closing doors and windows, switching off air conditioning and ventilation systems that draw in outside air, then carefully removing potentially contaminated clothing and washing exposed skin with soap and water. People are advised to remain sheltered for at least 24 hours, consume bottled water and packaged food, and not take iodine tablets without medical advice.
The broadcast took place during the annual Passive Defence Week, dedicated to preparing the population for emergencies. It comes amid tensions between Tehran and Washington, after the US strikes on Iran announced on 3 November and Washington’s preparation of a third carrier strike group for the Middle East, reported on 1 November.
