US Agency Completes Removal of High-Risk Radioactive Material from Lebanon

Published: 2026-05-29
Category: us
Source: Department of Energy
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The National Nuclear Security Administration has successfully removed the last cesium-137 blood irradiator from Lebanon. This action is part of a broader mission to eliminate dangerous radioactive materials globally, thereby reducing the risk of their use in radiological dispersal devices and enhancing international security.

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