IAEA Formally Confirms Syria Built Secret Nuclear Reactor Under Assad with Iran-Linked Proliferation Implications

The IAEA formally confirmed that Syria secretly constructed a nuclear reactor in Deir Az Zor under Bashar al-Assad's government — a significant proliferation disclosure. The confirmation carries implications for Iran-linked nuclear networks, as Syria had historically maintained close ties with Iran and Hezbollah. The revelation raises further concerns about nuclear technology transfer across the region.