Syria could be preparing another chemical weapons attack

US - The White House has warned there are “potential preparations for another chemical weapons attack” by the Syrian regime and told the country’s president, Bashar al-Assad, he would face a “heavy price” if one is carried out.

The announcement comes amid rising tensions in Syria between the US-led coalition and Russia, which is backing the Assad regime. The US launched a fierce riposte in the aftermath of the chemical attack launched by Assad’s forces in April which was condemned across the world and says it will not hesitate to take action should another similar strike take place. Assad dismissed allegations of the chemical attack as “100% fabrication.” “The United States has identified potential preparations for another chemical weapons attack by the Assad regime that would likely result in the mass murder of civilians, including innocent children,” according to a White House statement released Monday night.

“The activities are similar to preparations the regime made before its April 4, 2017 chemical weapons attack”, the statement added. “As we have previously stated, the United States is in Syria to eliminate the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. If, however, Mr. Assad conducts another mass murder attack using chemical weapons, he and his military will pay a heavy price.” The statement tweeted by White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer did not offer any further details about what the “potential preparations” and “activities” were.

(CNN.COM)