Iran state TV airs nuclear attack survival guide amid US tensions

Iranian state television aired a video instructing citizens on how to act in the event of a possible nuclear attack by Israel. The guidance was published on Tuesday, November 3, and also circulated on social media. Revista Fórum

People were told not to look directly at the flash from a nuclear explosion. Those outdoors who cannot enter a building immediately should find a physical barrier, lie on the ground, and cover their head and face. Revista Fórum

“After the shock wave passes, seek shelter in a building and do not stay in the streets to watch or film the explosion.”

After the shock wave passes, the video recommends taking shelter inside a building rather than staying in the streets to watch or film the blast. Cars do not provide adequate protection against radioactive fallout. Revista Fórum

Inside buildings, people should go to basements or central rooms away from windows, exterior walls, and roofs. Doors, windows, and ventilation devices that draw outside air should remain closed. Revista Fórum

To reduce contamination risks, the material advises carefully removing outer clothing, placing it in sealed bags, and showering with water and soap. Bottled water and protected food are recommended. Revista Fórum

The instructions establish an initial shelter period of at least 24 hours after a possible detonation. The broadcast comes amid a new military escalation between the United States and Iran. Revista Fórum