By Abbati Bako, [email protected]
The escalating conflict between the US/Israel and Iran has pushed the world to the brink of a catastrophic nuclear disaster. Recent attacks on Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant and Israel's Dimona nuclear research facility have raised alarm bells globally. This is seriously alarming.
The Bushehr plant, Iran's primary nuclear facility, was struck by a projectile, sparking fears of a radiological incident. Although no radiation leakage has been reported, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has expressed concerns over the safety of the plant.
Iran has retaliated by targeting Israel's Dimona nuclear research facility, injuring dozens and heightening tensions. The IAEA has called for "maximum restraint" to prevent a nuclear accident, emphasizing the need for protecting nuclear facilities during conflicts. Hence, the human planet seems to be moving to catastrophe.
The situation is dire, with potential consequences for global stability, political, economic and nuclear safety. The international community must prioritize diplomacy to prevent further escalation. During the 1948 world war when the US attacked Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan the total population of the world was between 2.5 to 3B then. While today the world population has been 8.4B and the expected catastrophic results of nuclear weapons (today) will be in millions especially in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Africa and global economic interplay will be totally unreversal. World movers, political and economic stakeholders must take note ASAP.
To be continued insha'Allah
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