ElBaradei blames U.S. intelligence withholding on Syrian nuclear site and calls for stronger IAEA powers

ElBaradei blames U.S. intelligence withholding on Syrian nuclear site and calls for stronger IAEA powers The passage cites former IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei’s claim that the United States concealed intelligence about a Syrian nuclear facility and did nothing to prevent an Israeli strike in 2007, and urges expanded IAEA authority. While it names high‑profile actors (U.S., Israel, Syria, IAEA), it provides no concrete evidence, dates, or documents, limiting immediate investigative value. However, the allegation of U.S. intelligence suppression and the call for broader international control of the fuel cycle are specific enough to merit follow‑up, especially regarding any declassified intelligence or diplomatic communications from that period. Key insights: ElBaradei alleges U.S. withheld intelligence that Syria was building a nuclear facility.; He claims the U.S. did nothing to stop Israel's 2007 bombing of that facility.; Calls for expanded IAEA inspection authority beyond NPT members.