Syria places 73 tons of natural uranium under IAEA safeguards, closes non-compliance file

Damascus announced that 73 tons of natural uranium are now under IAEA safeguards, with the watchdog closing a 15-year non-compliance file and opening a new cooperation phase. This marks a significant shift in Syria's nuclear posture, potentially resolving a long-standing international dispute. The move may signal a broader diplomatic opening, though verification and implications for regional security remain uncertain.