IAEA reports Syria developed nuclear reactor under Assad

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Syria attempted to construct a nuclear reactor in Deir Az Zor during Bashar al-Assad’s regime, highlighting the country’s failure to report nuclear materials and activities. A recent IAEA report noted the discovery of cooling infrastructure consistent with a reactor and identified additional undeclared sites containing uranium. Following Assad’s removal, the new Syrian government has allowed IAEA access for inspections and expressed interest in a civilian nuclear program.

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