More than likely the nuclear material was destined for Iran with Syria just being the transit point. There is plenty of air traffic between Iran and Syria.
“More than likely the nuclear material was destined for Iran with Syria just being the transit point. There is plenty of air traffic between Iran and Syria.”
Actually this is more likely part of the diversified plan Iran is employing with their nuclear program. By having this segment in Syria it protects them from detection and accusation of exceeding international requirements on the IAEA.
Since Syria is not a signatory, they can share the benefits without the risk.
Or so they thought.