https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/syria-admits-holding-nuclear-material-refuses-handover-we-have-the-right-to-use-itContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/syria-admits-holding-nuclear-material-refuses-handover-we-have-the-right-to-use-ithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/syria-admits-holding-nuclear-material-refuses-handover-we-have-the-right-to-use-it#u45200Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:31:20 +0000Syria 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 mattersThe 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 h