An Israeli official has said that the country was actively planning to mitigate the potential contamination emanating from strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, including the massive underground complex at Fordow.

Oman and Qatar were leading efforts to begin ceasefire talks, while mediators said Iran was open to resuming nuclear negotiations if Israel’s attacks stop.

Attacks between Israel and Iran have intensified, targeting even Iran's oil depot, resulting in a 13 percent increase in oil futures prices.