Potential Risks and Impacts of U.S. 'Bunker Buster' Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Sites
TL;DR
Experts suggest that if a U.S. bunker buster hits Iran's underground nuclear site, the risk of widespread radioactive contamination is low due to the site's construction and the nature of the materials involved, primarily uranium hexafluoride gas, which would likely stay localized and pose limited health risks outside the immediate area.
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