'Tons' of nuclear material found at undisclosed Syrian site, IAEA chief says

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The IAEA announced the discovery of several tons of nuclear materials at an undisclosed Syrian site, previously undeclared and dating back to former authorities. Syria's Foreign Minister claimed the materials are not dangerous and are intended for peaceful use.

UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Mariano Grossi said Tuesday that his agency had found several "tons of nuclear materials" at a previously undeclared site dating from the rule of Syria's previous authorities. Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said the material was not dangerous and that Damascus had the right to keep and use it for peaceful purposes.