The UN confirms Syria built a nuclear reactor under Assad

The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed Syria was building a nuclear reactor in Deir el-Zour.

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Inspections conducted in August allowed UN experts to verify several sites.

This confidential report, revealed by the Associated Press, reignites questions about Syria's nuclear ambitions.

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