UN nuclear watchdog says Syrian reactor could have produced weapons-grade material

The International Atomic Energy Agency revealed that a nearly complete secret reactor built under Bashar al-Assad's regime was capable of producing fissile material for nuclear weapons, following recent inspections at two Syrian sites.

First covered Sep 7, 2026 · 9:37 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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19d Guardian Environment Syrian reactor could have been used for nuclear weapons if completed, UN says — Chief of nuclear watchdog says secret Assad-era facility would have been able to produce fissile material A nearly complete nuclear reactor built secretly…

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