We are often asked which countries have nuclear weapons, are seeking them, or may seek them in the future. In trying to answer the question, we have had to consider which countries possessed or tried to obtain nuclear weapons in the past. Our findings about both current and historical nuclear weapons programs are outlined on an interactive world map, and summarized in a companion table.

Suspcions exist that Syria had intentions to produce nuclear weapons, but no nuclear weapons program had been identified. In September 6, 2007 Israeli jets bombed an installation in Al Kibar, Syria. The site was quickly covered by new construction but analysis suggested that the destroyed building may have been a Yongbyon style nuclear reactor. Subsequent IAEA inspections discovered radioactive particles at the site which suggested the presence of nuclear material. Syria continues to deny that the Al Kibar site housed a nuclear reactor and claims that it does not have a nuclear weapons program.

Learn more by reading the ISIS Reports on Syria here.