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IAEA Chief: Israeli-Bombed Syrian Reactor Could Produce Nuclear Weapons Material
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First reported by Arab48 · 4 hours ago
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The IAEA confirmed that a Syrian nuclear reactor destroyed by Israel in 2007 was capable of producing fissile material for nuclear weapons. The new Syrian government has pledged cooperation with the IAEA.
- 01IAEA confirms Syrian reactor destroyed by Israel could produce nuclear weapons material.
- 02Reactor was under construction with fuel produced in Syria, not reported to IAEA.
- 03Approximately 73 tons of uranium metal were found at the site.
- 04IAEA chief noted the reactor posed a serious weapons threat.
- 05New Syrian government pledges cooperation with IAEA on nuclear materials.
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