IAEA to Remove Nuclear Material From Secret Syrian Site After US-Israel-Syria Deal
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is set to remove nuclear material from a secret Syrian location known as "Site 99," following an agreement reached between the Trump administration, Israel, and Syria. The material includes "yellowcake" uranium and remnants from Syria's Al-Kibar nuclear project, according to Axios news agency.
A US official revealed that the Assad regime stored additional remnants from the Al-Kibar site at Site 99. While the material cannot be used to produce nuclear weapons, it could be utilized to create a "dirty bomb," a conventional explosive designed to disperse radioactive contamination over an area rather than cause a nuclear explosion.
Israeli sources noted that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) bombed the entrances to Site 99 shortly after the fall of Assad's regime to prevent access to the site. This development highlights ongoing international efforts to monitor and control Syria's nuclear capabilities amid regional security concerns.
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