### [2026-09-9](/feed/2026/09/9/index.md)

##### Syria and weapons of mass destruction
# The International Atomic Energy Agency ends its investigation into Syria's nuclear activities after the new government granted inspectors access to nuclear sites. Its board terminates a 2011 resolution that found Syria in non-compliance with its nuclear safeguards obligations. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260909-syria-no-longer-under-un-nuclear-watchdog-probe)

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