'Tons' of nuclear materials found at undisclosed Syrian site, IAEA chief says
Summary
The UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), found several tons of nuclear materials at a secret site in Syria. Syria’s new government says the materials are safe and will be used only for peaceful purposes under IAEA supervision.Key Facts
- The IAEA discovered large amounts of nuclear materials at an undisclosed site in Syria.
- These materials date back to when Syria was ruled by the Assad family.
- Syria’s Foreign Minister said the materials are not dangerous and will remain in Syrian control.
- Syria claims it has the right to use the materials only for peaceful, civil purposes.
- The Syrian government allowed the IAEA to inspect the site after being notified.
- Syria is not known to have operational nuclear weapons but had a suspected reactor bombed by Israel in 2007.
- Since President Bashar al-Assad was removed in 2024, Syria’s new leaders agreed to cooperate with the IAEA.
- The IAEA chief emphasized the need for strong verification of nuclear activities in the region.
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