IAEA Inspects Syrian Nuclear Sites After Securing Full Access

IAEA Inspects Syrian Nuclear Sites: Grossi Granted Full Access Damascus, Syria – In a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of Syria's nuclear program, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conducted an inspection of several nuclear sites in Damascus on Thursday. The visit, led by IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, marks a critical step towards resolving long-standing concerns about Syria's past nuclear activities. The inspection followed an agreement reached with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, ensuring Grossi and his team had immediate and unrestricted access to all relevant sites. This cooperation is a notable shift, as Syria has previously faced international pressure over its nuclear program. Grossi himself highlighted the significance of this access, stating on the X platform: "As agreed yesterday with President Ahmed Al-Shara, ... teams and I today had immediate and unrestricted access to sites relevant to clarifying Syria’s past nuclear activities. A critical and transparent step towards resolving outstanding issues." The IAEA's inspection is a testament to the importance of international cooperation in addressing nuclear non-proliferation concerns. While the details of the findings remain undisclosed, the event itself signals a potential turning point in the ongoing dialogue between Syria and the international community. The successful inspection offers a glimmer of hope for future transparency and cooperation on nuclear matters in the region.