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According to the Associated Press, a UN report has revealed that Syria was preparing to build a nuclear site in Deir ez-Zor during the presidency of Assad.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this discovery raises questions about the progress Syria has made in developing its nuclear program and the potential for its use in military contexts. In a broader context, this revelation adds to the growing military and diplomatic activities in the Middle East concerning nuclear weapons.
