We have been facing the threat of total thermonuclear annihilation since the 50s. It is not possible to get cranked up over some pissant improvised dilettantes’ radiation contamination.
True, but this is different from the Cold War with the Soviets.
In this case, we have an enemy for whom the prospect of M.A.D. holds no threat. I suspect they expect to be greeted by umpteen virgins immediately after being vaporized.
At least the Soviets were sane.