Syria site infrastructure 'consistent with nuclear reactor': IAEA

The United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has reported that former Syrian authorities were building a nuclear reactor in Deir el-Zour under the leadership of former President Assad. This information was revealed in a confidential report shared with member states, which was obtained and reported by The Associated Press.

The IAEA's verification work in August found that Syria had not adequately reported nuclear material, facilities, and activities as required by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement. These findings include the construction of a nuclear reactor, a fuel fabrication plant, and a storage location for fuel.

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