IAEA chief Grossi discusses Iran, Syria non-proliferation with US Energy Secretary Wright
Grossi arrived in the US ahead of the launch of the IAEA's initiative ATLAS, designed to aid the deployment of civil nuclear applications at sea.
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi met with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright to discuss nuclear non-proliferation issues, including Iran and IAEA's recent visit to Syria. Grossi announced the launch of the IAEA's initiative ATLAS, aimed at deploying civil nuclear applications at sea, such as nuclear-powered ships and floating nuclear power plants.
In Syria, the IAEA discovered and collected nuclear material, which Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani confirmed during a press conference with Grossi. Shaibani stated that Syria had permitted the IAEA to access the site and would provide necessary conditions for handling and storing nuclear materials safely. Since the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, Syria's new authorities have committed to working with the UN nuclear watchdog to address the legacy of nuclear activities during the Assad family's rule.
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