The United Nations is preparing for a worst case scenario involving a potential nuclear incident as fighting intensifies in the Middle East. The World Health Organization said it is closely monitoring the impact of joint United States and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning that any escalation could have catastrophic and long lasting global health consequences. Officials stressed that while no radioactive contamination has been detected, the risk of a nuclear event remains their greatest concern.

The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that a projectile struck the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran but reported no damage or injuries. Its director called for restraint to prevent any accident that could trigger widespread harm. The Bushehr facility is Iran’s only operational nuclear power reactor, and tensions have risen as the United States and Israel pursue efforts to dismantle Tehran’s nuclear capabilities.

Former President Donald Trump defended the strikes, arguing they prevented a potential nuclear conflict, while a senior counterterrorism official resigned in protest over the operation. Meanwhile, warnings from Trump’s artificial intelligence adviser suggested that further escalation, including the possibility of nuclear weapons use, could devastate the region. Intelligence assessments indicate Iran has been attempting to rebuild parts of its nuclear infrastructure following earlier attacks.