IAEA: Findings at Syrian site struck by Israel consistent with a nuclear reactor

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed in a confidential report that findings from the Deir Ezzor site in Syria, which was struck by Israel in 2007, are consistent with a nuclear reactor. According to the report, the Bashar al-Assad regime failed to declare the existence of nuclear materials, facilities, and activities at the location to international bodies at the time. This report underscores the hidden dimensions of Syria's nuclear program prior to the destruction of the facility. IAEA officials emphasize that Damascus's lack of transparency during that period constituted a violation of its safeguards obligations.