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WorldIAEA says Syria built nuclear reactor in Deir Az Zor under al-Assad

The IAEA confirmed that Syria tried to construct a nuclear reactor in Deir Az Zor during Bashar al-Assad’s rule. It said former Syrian authorities failed to declare nuclear materials, facilities and activities, and verified about 73 tonnes of natural uranium metal at another previously undeclared site.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-02 01:21Original

IAEA says Syria built nuclear reactor in Deir Az Zor under al-Assad
IAEA says Syria built nuclear reactor in Deir Az Zor under al-AssadWorld