UN atomic watchdog says found tons of nuclear material at Syria site
Summary
The head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, said inspectors found several tons of nuclear material at a site in Syria. Syria reported this site to the agency last month, and it dates back to the rule of the former leader Bashar al-Assad.Key Facts
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) found tons of nuclear material in Syria.
- Syria informed the IAEA about the site only last month.
- The site was hidden and dates back to the rule of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.
- Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, spoke about the discovery at a news conference in Damascus.
- Grossi praised Syria for reporting the previously undisclosed site voluntarily.
- This is part of the IAEA’s role in monitoring nuclear materials worldwide.
- The discovery highlights ongoing concerns about nuclear activities in Syria.
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