IAEA finds tons of nuclear material at undeclared Syrian site

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has found "tons of nuclear material" at a previously undeclared site in Syria, according to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. The discovery came to light after Syria's new government notified the UN nuclear watchdog about the site's existence on July 17. Grossi stated that the material "could have been used for illicit purposes" but praised the new Syrian authorities for their "brave decision" to reveal the site and allow international inspectors access. The IAEA chief visited Damascus and toured one of the locations, where agency specialists collected samples for analysis. A joint statement indicated the mission covered a site in Deir Ezzor and a second location linked to the nuclear material. Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani described the clandestine site as a "legacy left by the old regime." He assured that technical evaluations suggest the material poses no risk and will remain in Syria under IAEA safeguards. Grossi emphasized the importance of the new government's decision to "open the site to IAEA inspectors" to formally register the material within the international safeguards system. He indicated this marks a step in Syria's transition, following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.

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