UN inspectors visit undeclared Syrian nuclear sites for first time
Summary
UN nuclear inspectors visited previously hidden Syrian nuclear sites for the first time, including sites storing nuclear material. This inspection came after agreements involving Syria, Israel, and efforts led by President Trump's administration, allowing the UN agency to verify the nuclear material on Syrian soil.Key Facts
- UN inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) visited undeclared nuclear sites in Syria this week.
- The visits included the Al-Kibar reactor site and other locations with stored nuclear materials.
- Syria disclosed the locations of nuclear material in a July 17 letter to the IAEA and invited inspections.
- The Al-Kibar reactor was destroyed by an Israeli attack in 2007, but some related sites and materials remained.
- Inspectors found several tons of natural uranium metal and large amounts of graphite linked to nuclear activities.
- Syria agreed to keep the nuclear materials under IAEA safeguards, meaning the UN will monitor their safety and use.
- Syrian officials said the nuclear material remains under Syrian control and did not mention removing it from the country.
- The IAEA will conduct a full inventory of the nuclear material and monitor any movement of it.
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