Hey everyone! 👋 Did you hear about what’s been happening between Iran and the United States? Let’s dive in and find out more!
Recently, Iran said that it moved important materials from some places called nuclear sites. They did this before the United States carried out military strikes on Saturday.
What’s a Nuclear Site? 🔬
You might be wondering, what are nuclear sites? These are places where scientists work with very powerful materials called uranium. Uranium can be used to make energy for electricity or for other purposes. It’s pretty cool but also very dangerous if not handled properly!
Moving Materials to Stay Safe 🚚
According to Hassan Abedini, a deputy head of Iran’s state broadcaster, Iran had moved the uranium from three of its nuclear sites some time ago. This means that when the U.S. military bombed those places, there was no dangerous uranium there!
He said, “The enriched uranium reserves had been transferred from the nuclear centers and there are no materials left there that, if targeted, would cause radiation and be harmful to our compatriots.”
Why Is This Important? 🌍
Radiation is a kind of energy that can be very harmful to people and the environment. By moving the uranium, Iran made sure that no one would get hurt from radiation in case those sites were attacked. That’s a big deal for keeping everyone safe!
Peace Is the Goal ✌️
It’s important for countries to work together peacefully. Let’s hope that everyone can find ways to solve problems without fighting! After all, the world is a better place when we all get along.
Reference(s):
Iran says nuclear sites evacuated before U.S. strikes: reports
cgtn.com
