https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iaea-finds-tons-of-nuclear-material-in-syria-damascus-we-ll-keep-it-for-peaceful-energy-useContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iaea-finds-tons-of-nuclear-material-in-syria-damascus-we-ll-keep-it-for-peaceful-energy-usehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iaea-finds-tons-of-nuclear-material-in-syria-damascus-we-ll-keep-it-for-peaceful-energy-use#u45244Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:40:24 +0000UN inspectors found tons of nuclear material in Syria during a visit to undeclared nuclear sites. The Syrian government claims the material will be used for peaceful energy purposes. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) collected the material, and Syria has pledged to implement safeguards. The discovery has raised concerns about Syria's nuclear program.Why it mattersThe IAEA's findings have significant implications for regional security and the potential for nuclear proliferation. Syria's nuclear program has been a subject of interest for years, with concerns about its