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Assad-era Syrian reactor was configured for nuclear weapons, IAEA chief says
Some headlines attribute the reactor to the 'Assad regime' or highlight its destruction by the IDF, while others remain more neutral and factual.
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What happenedAssad-era Syrian reactor was configured for nuclear weapons, IAEA chief says.
The headline splitPittsburgh Tribune Review frames it as "Assad-era Syrian reactor was configured for nuclear weapons, IAEA chief says". Daily Sabah (Turkey) frames it as "Assad regime built reactor capable of weapons use in Syria: IAEA".
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Right / center-rightAssad-era Syrian reactor was configured for nuclear weapons, IAEA chief says
Assad-era Syrian reactor was configured for nuclear weapons, IAEA chief says
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destroyed by IDF
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Assad regimebuilt
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Assad-era Syrian reactor was configured for nuclear weapons, IAEA chief says
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