Iran distributes iodine pills near nuclear sites as Trump weighs fresh strikes

Iran has started distributing iodine tablets to people living near its nuclear facilities amid growing fears of a possible fresh US military strike, according to media reports. The move comes as US President Donald Trump weighs whether to resume military operations against Tehran and US forces prepare for a possible escalation.An Iranian health ministry official confirmed the distribution in comments cited by the Al Jazeera."Yes, we are distributing iodine," the official was quoted as saying. "Trump can no longer be trusted. He may go through with this crime, " as per Al Jazeera.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 tablets are used to protect the thyroid gland from absorbing radioactive iodine in the event of a nuclear incident.