IAEA closes Syria undeclared nuclear probe; Assad-North Korea reactor link confirmed

The IAEA has formally ended its investigation into Syria's undeclared nuclear program, concluding that the toppled Assad regime collaborated with North Korea on a reactor intended to produce plutonium for nuclear weapons. The closure marks the end of a long-running file, but the confirmed North Korea-Syria nexus raises proliferation concerns. The finding is based on IAEA reporting and post-Assad disclosures; details of the reactor's operational status remain uncertain.