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IAEA chief: Tons of nuclear material found in Syria could be misused

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says several tons of nuclear material found in Syria could be misused if not properly secured.

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IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi speaks on Syria nuclear find

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International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi has announced the discovery of several tons of nuclear material in Syria.

Grossi added that the nuclear material found could potentially be misused if not properly controlled.

He stated that the agency has confirmed the presence of several tons of natural uranium at an undeclared site outside Damascus.

Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Al-Shibani previously said that the nuclear material found at an undeclared location inside Syria does not pose a danger and will remain under Syrian authorities' custody.

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