AustriaThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed the seizure of 73 tons of uranium from Syria’s former regime under Bashar al-Assad. The material, including approximately 55 tons of reactor fuel rods, was verified and secured by IAEA experts and is now under IAEA monitoring. This discovery follows reports by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, who revealed the existence of these stocks two weeks prior. The uranium was reportedly hidden during Assad’s tenure and linked to a secret nuclear reactor project suspected of having similarities to North Korea’s facilities. Despite previous investigations dating back to 2011, the IAEA could not access sites due to resistance and the ongoing civil war. Following Assad’s fall in late 2024, renewed cooperation allowed the agency to confirm the findings.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the IAEA's verification of uranium stockpiles in Syria without overtly favoring any political side. It provides balanced reporting on the historical context, international implications, and the role of various actors such as the IAEA, Syria, and Israel.
