Iranian television aired a guide on what to do in a nuclear strike

What Iranian television showed

Iranian state television aired a guide on how the population should act in the event of a nuclear strike. This was reported by Clash Report and Uzbek outlets, citing Al Arabiya Kun.uz and Zamon.uz. The instructions advise citizens not to look at the bright flash during the explosion, to take cover behind an obstacle, and to lie on the ground protecting their head and face. After the shock wave passes, they should enter the nearest building and stay away from windows and exterior walls. Going outside to watch the explosion or film it on a phone is not recommended.

What to do in case of radioactive contamination

In case of radioactive contamination, the guide advises removing outer clothing without shaking it, placing it in a sealed bag and closing it tightly, and washing exposed areas of skin with warm water and soap. If a shower is not possible, the skin can be wiped with water or wet wipes. Indoors, one should close windows and doors, turn off ventilation, and use bottled water and food in sealed packaging. It is necessary to remain in shelter for at least 24 hours and leave it only on instructions from official authorities.

When and by whom the guide was prepared

According to India Today, which Zamon.uz cites, Iran's state news agency IRNA published the video guide and recommendations back on October 29 as part of Passive Defense Week. The eight-minute video was prepared by the emergency services of Isfahan province. The outlet notes that Iran has held Passive Defense Week for more than ten years, but there is no evidence that a similar guide on protection against a nuclear attack was published in previous years. According to Clash Report, Iranian officials did not link the instructions to any specific external threat.

Carlson's claims and the reaction

Attention to the guide intensified amid unverified claims about a possible US nuclear strike on Iran. On November 2, American journalist Tucker Carlson published a post on the social network X claiming that the administration of President Donald Trump, under pressure from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, could launch a nuclear strike on Iran within days — according to Kun.uz, the decision could be made by November 7. Carlson named an underground facility in the mountains of central Iran as the likely target, but sources differ on its name: Kun.uz, citing the journalist's words, points to Kolang-Gaz-La mountain near Natanz, about 100 meters deep, which, according to him, even American bunker-buster bombs could not destroy, while Zamon.uz — the area of Mount Pikaks. In Carlson's view, US conventional weapons are insufficient to destroy the tunnels of nuclear facilities, and a nuclear strike may be the only military option. The journalist provided no documents supporting his claims. According to Clash Report, the White House and Israel's representative to the UN rejected these claims, and the Oval Office told The War Zone that Carlson does not have information about the administration's military plans. Earlier, on October 15, in an interview with Newsmax, Trump ruled out the use of tactical nuclear weapons against Iran — «we don't need it» — but did not rule out new strikes on the country's fortified underground facilities.