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.

Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites risk radioactive contamination across the Middle East, according to specialists who are warning of a potential Chernobyl-style disaster.The Israeli military announced a new wave of strikes on Thursday morning,

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.