'The radiation primarily consists of alpha particles, [which pose] a significant danger if inhaled or digested. This risk can be effectively managed with appropriate protective measures,' the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said
The International Atomic Energy Agency reported on Friday an acute danger from radiation and chemical substances at the Natanz nuclear facility in Iran.
The IAEA chief, Rafael Grossi, told the UN Security Council that radiation levels outside the building complex are normal, however, within the facility, there is "both radiological and chemical contamination."
He added that it is possible that uranium isotopes are scattered throughout the facility.
"The radiation primarily consists of alpha particles, [which pose] a significant danger if inhaled or digested. This risk can be effectively managed with appropriate protective measures," Grossi explained. The main concern inside the facility is chemical toxicity, he added.
