Syria admits holding nuclear material, refuses handover: ‘We have the right to use it’

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   Syria admits holding nuclear material, refuses handover

   Syria has acknowledged possessing nuclear material, but has refused to hand it over to international authorities. The country claims it has the right to use the material. This development comes as UN inspectors have been visiting undeclared Syrian nuclear sites. The material was collected by the IAEA, according to Damascus.

   Why it matters

   The issue revolves around Syria's nuclear program and its compliance with international regulations. The country has been under scrutiny for its nuclear activities, and the recent admission has raised concerns. Syria's stance on the nuclear material has significant implications for regional and global security.

   What is confirmed

   • Syria admits holding nuclear material.
   • Syria refuses to hand over the nuclear material.
   • The nuclear material was collected by the IAEA.
   • UN inspectors have visited undeclared Syrian nuclear sites.

   What to watch next

   • Syria's implementation of international safeguards on its nuclear material
   • Further inspections of Syrian nuclear sites by UN inspectors
   • International reactions to Syria's stance on the nuclear material
   Sources used for this update (7)

   1. ynetnews.com — Syria admits holding nuclear material, refuses handover: ‘We have the right to use it’
   2. Axios — UN inspectors visit undeclared Syrian nuclear sites for first time
   3. AP News — UN watchdog excavates suspected Syrian nuclear site as Damascus pledges safeguards
   4. The Telegraph — Nuclear material ‘that could be put to bad use’ found in Syria
   5. The Jerusalem Post — Nuclear material discovered in Syria, collected by IAEA, Damascus says
   6. Haaretz — Syria says nuclear material to remain under its control, int'l supervision
   7. Reuters — Nuclear material found in Syria will remain in the country, minister says
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