Syria's Secret Nuclear Program Exposed: What Does it Mean for the Region? The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Syria built a nuclear reactor in Deir Az Zor under Bashar al Assad's rule.
This report is not surprising, given the country's extensive undeclared nuclear program, which included a reactor built by North Korea.
Syria's failure to report nuclear material and activities to the IAEA raises serious concerns about regional security and stability.