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WHO officials admit they are preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran
(www.the-independent.com)
this post was submitted on 18 Mar 2026
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Personally I think the most likely scenario would be a big dirty bomb, not an actual nuke. Which might actually be worse honestly.
The danger of nuclear weapons isn't even the explosive power. It is actually the fallout and radiation it releases.
Nuclear winter is a real thing.