# Iran Distrs Iodine Pills Near Nuclear Sites

> Iran distributes iodine pills near nuclear sites as Trump weighs fresh strikes.
- Title: Iran Distrs Iodine Pills Near Nuclear Sites · Indiatimes
- Summary: Iran distributes iodine pills near nuclear sites as Trump weighs fresh strikes. Iran distributes iodine tablets to residents near nuclear facilities amid…
- Keywords: iran, nuclear sites, trump, military strikes, iodine pills, us iran war, iranian health ministry, pickaxe mountain, us central command, iraq, india, Indiatimes
- Source: Indiatimes — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/iran-distributes-iodine-pills-near-nuclear-sites-as-trump-weighs-fresh-strikes-report/articleshow/135635140.cms
- Author: Rajeev Singh
- Published: 2026-11-07T11:32:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: iran, nuclear sites, trump, military strikes, iodine pills, us iran war, iranian health ministry, pickaxe mountain, us central command, iraq, india, news
## Iran distributes iodine pills
Iran has started distributing iodine tablets to people living near its nuclear facilities amid growing fears of a possible fresh US military strike.

> Yes, we are distributing iodine
## Trump weighs military action
US President Donald Trump weighs whether to resume military operations against Tehran and US forces prepare for possible escalation.
## Iranian health official confirms
An Iranian health ministry official confirmed the distribution in comments cited by al jazeera.

> Trump can no longer be trusted. He may go through with this crime
## Iodine tablets purpose
Iodine tablets are used to protect the thyroid gland from absorbing radioactive iodine in the event of a nuclear incident.
## Military preparations in washington
An Iranian political journalist told al jazeera that state officials were informed during a recent briefing that a possible us strike on the heavily fortified pickaxe mountain nuclear site was being seriously considered.
## Trump meets security team
Trump met his national security team on thursday to discuss whether military operations against iran should resume.
## Trump's moonlight comment
Fox News reported that november 9 would bring a new moon in the middle east leaving little or no moonlight which can be advantageous for military operations.
## Trump's decision on war
Trump said washington would soon make a decision on whether to resume the war and questioned whether the us should launch further attacks to ensure iran's nuclear program was permanently dismantled.

> I would rather not destroy the rest of the country if possible, but maybe i will have to. you'll know soon enough
## US Central Command prepares
A us official told media outlets that the us central command was finalising preparations for a possible resumption of major military operations against iran.
## Iraq warns against territory use
Iraqi prime minister ali faleh al-zaidi spoke to trump over the phone and made clear that iraq would not allow its territory to be used as a launchpad for attacks on neighboring countries.

> Mr. Prime Minister affirmed iraq's position calling for respect for the sovereignty of states, non-use of its territories as a launchpad for aggression against neighboring countries
## Iranian nuclear site security
The official said iran routinely provides the preventive medication to residents living within a 2-3 km radius of nuclear installations when military tensions rise.
## Iodine distribution not emergency
The distribution does not, by itself, indicate that a radiation emergency is imminent.
## US military readiness
The us central command was finalising preparations for a possible resumption of major military operations against iran.
## Trump's war decision
Trump said washington would soon make a decision on whether to resume the war.
## What happens next
Iran and the us prepare for possible military escalation while iraq warns against using its territory for attacks.
## Key takeaway

Iran distributes iodine tablets to residents near nuclear facilities amid fears of US military action, while Trump considers resuming strikes against Tehran.