IAEA: Cooling infrastructure compatible with nuclear reactor detected in Syria
Key Points
- IAEA confirmed the presence of cooling infrastructure compatible with a nuclear reactor at Syria's Deir ez-Zor facility.
- The former Assad administration had not declared nuclear material, facilities, and activities to the IAEA.
- Syria's new administration ensured cooperation by reporting undeclared nuclear material.
- IAEA detected several tons of nuclear material and will continue monitoring during excavation works.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the presence of cooling infrastructure compatible with a nuclear reactor at a facility in Syria's Deir ez-Zor region. In a confidential report, the Agency stated that Syria's former administration had not declared nuclear material, facilities, and activities.
IAEA inspectors visited Deir ez-Zor and a second area related to nuclear material last month. Agency Director General Rafael Grossi praised Syria's transparency and cooperation; announcing that several tons of nuclear material were detected following Damascus's declaration.
The report notes that Syria has rectified the situation by providing the necessary nuclear material accounting reports and design information. The IAEA will continue to monitor activities in the area as excavation work progresses.
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- What did the IAEA find in Syria?
- Cooling infrastructure consistent with a nuclear reactor and several tons of nuclear material were detected at the Deir ez-Zor facility.
- What did Syria's former administration fail to do?
- It did not declare nuclear material, facilities, and activities to the IAEA, and concealed reactor construction.
- What will happen now?
- The IAEA will continue monitoring the area while excavation works proceed; Syria has submitted the necessary reports.
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