US, Syria, Israel reach deal to remove material from Syrian nuclear site
The US, Israel, and Syria have reached a secret agreement to remove nuclear material from a clandestine site in Syria. The deal was brokered to prevent regional escalation and secure sensitive materials following the fall of the Assad regime.
Why it matters
This agreement highlights a significant diplomatic effort to prevent nuclear proliferation and regional conflict in the Middle East.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is set to remove nuclear material from a clandestine Syrian site following an agreement made by the US, Syria, and Israel, Axios initially reported on Monday, citing Israeli and US officials.Syria's government corroborated the report on Tuesday morning, confirming that it had cooperated with the IAEA, the US, and "friendly countries" on this matter.The Trump administration and IAEA scrambled to reach the agreement that would secure the material and prevent a potential escalation between Israel, Syria, and Turkey, said Axios, adding that the site in question is sensitive.The agreement validates US President Donald Trump's approach towards Syria and shows that his administration is utilizing close relations with Syria to neutralize a possible crisis, according to the report.Effort was kept secretAn exchange of threats and diplomatic correspondence occured throughout months until a resolution was reached a few weeks ago, said Axios.
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