### [2026-08-11](/feed/2026/08/11/index.md)

##### Syria and weapons of mass destruction
# The Syrian transitional government confirms their cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency to purge nuclear materials at a hidden facility following a report by "Axios" on such plan after an agreement between Israel, Syria, and the United States. Conversely, Israel threatens to bombard the site again if the materials remain, and to prevent access to the site. 




### Sources:

1. [AA](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iaea-to-remove-nuclear-material-from-clandestine-syrian-site-report/4023605)
2. [Axios](https://www.axios.com/2026/08/10/syria-nuclear-israel-turkey-iaea)
3. [The Jerusalem Post](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-905121)

### Changes:

1. The government of Syria confirms their cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency to purge nuclear materials at a hidden facility in Syria, following a report by Axios on such plan after an agreement between Israel, Syria and the United States. Conversely, Israel threatens to bombard the site again if the materials remain, and to prevent access to the site.  _2026-08-11 13:59:20 (First version)_
2. The Syrian government confirms their cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency to purge nuclear materials at a hidden facility following a report by "Axios" on such plan after an agreement between Israel, Syria, and the United States. Conversely, Israel threatens to bombard the site again if the materials remain, and to prevent access to the site.  _2026-08-12 15:58:31 (Update)_
2. The Syrian transitional government confirms their cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency to purge nuclear materials at a hidden facility following a report by "Axios" on such plan after an agreement between Israel, Syria, and the United States. Conversely, Israel threatens to bombard the site again if the materials remain, and to prevent access to the site.  _(Current version)_

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