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10 Aug 2026, 21:34

According to a report by "Axios," the International Atomic Energy Agency will soon remove leftover nuclear materials from a secret site in Syria known as "Site 99," following secret agreements between the Trump administration, Israel, and Syria. This facility, which was used during Bashar al-Assad's regime to store yellowcake and remnants of the "al-Kibar" nuclear reactor, has been closely monitored by Israel since Assad's fall, with the Israeli army even bombing the site's entrances to prevent access. Although these materials are not sufficient for making nuclear weapons, American and Israeli officials feared they could be used to create a "dirty bomb" and contaminate the region.

According to the report, in recent months, after Israel became suspicious of the new Syrian government's activities and the possibility of Turkish intervention, Tel Aviv threatened to attack again. However, the Trump administration intervened in a timely manner and involved the International Atomic Energy Agency in the situation, preventing an escalation of tensions and the emergence of a new military crisis. Ultimately, three weeks ago, an agreement was signed between Damascus and the agency to safely load and transport these hazardous materials. Washington officials view this diplomatic success as indicative of the Trump administration's effective approach in engaging with the new Syrian government and resolving complex crises left over from the Assad era.
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