Overview

• A confidential IAEA report to member states says a significant number of natural, anthropogenic uranium particles were found at one of three locations allegedly linked to the Deir al-Zor complex.
• The detected particles indicate chemically processed but unenriched uranium, which does not by itself establish the site's purpose.
• The agency has not determined the significance of the traces and will seek further samples at Deir al-Zor, access to records, and interviews with individuals involved.
• Syria’s current Islamist-led government granted additional access in June and pledged cooperation after Director General Rafael Grossi met President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
• Syrian authorities say they cannot explain the particles; the IAEA’s 2011 assessment found the destroyed building was very likely an undeclared reactor, and Israel has not formally acknowledged carrying out the 2007 strike.