No Evidence of Depleted Uranium in Strikes on Iran, Say Investigators

Iranian investigators have found no evidence that Israel used depleted uranium (DU) munitions in its recent military strikes. 

These have come out during the preliminary findings shared with local media.

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Early reports had raised concerns that Israeli attacks on key Iranian sites may have involved DU-based ammunition. These had prompted environmental and health safety reviews.

However, sources cited by the Tehran-based Fars News Agency has now confirmed that samples collected from the targeted areas have, so far, not shown any traces of DU.

Depleted uranium is a byproduct of uranium enrichment, and is known for its armor-piercing capability and potential long-term health hazards. 

Its use has long been controversial and discouraged by international bodies due to its toxic and radiological risks.

One official noted that while initial environmental assessments ruled out DU contamination, more comprehensive analyses are still underway to conclusively rule out its presence in any of the munitions used. 

The results of these tests are expected to be released publicly upon completion.

The speculation was fueled by the intensity and precision of the attacks launched by Israel and the United States earlier this month. These attacks had targeted critical Iranian infrastructure in the wake of escalating hostilities between the two nations.