Chemical weapons
Russia approved secret China military training at top level, sources say
A classified Russian document seen by Reuters directly referred to an internal decree issued by Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in August, 2025.
The most dangerous component of Iran’s arsenal - opinion
New Syrian chemical weapons find could help prosecute perpetrators of war crimes, experts say
Syria establishes task force to find and destroy last 'Assad-era chemical weapons'
Voices from Syria: 'Looking forward to a Western attack'
On the eve of the US, British and French missile strikes on Syria, opposition activist Abdollah Awad said "Assad is Iran's man."
Syrian army vows to press war, rebels say strikes not enough
Damascus and its allies have said reports about poison gas in Douma were fabricated as a pretext for Western strikes.
Barak: U.S.-led strike sends message of resolve, but region must act
Israeli politicians agree US action is a step in the right direction.
Western missile attack on Syria was 'right and legal,' Britain's May says
Theresa May said the aim was to deter the Syrian authorities from further use of chemical weapons and to send a message to the wider world that it was unacceptable to use such weapons.
Not shock and awe: U.K., U.S. and France opt for limited option in Syria
The US-led strikes in Syria were designed to send a message of deterrence. Is the regime deterred?
U.S., British, French air strikes target Syrian chemical capabilities
Allegations of Bashar Assad's chlorine use are frequent in Syria's conflict, raising questions about whether Washington had effectively lowered the threshold for military intervention.
Diplomatic disputes abound after coalition airstrikes hit Syria
US, UK and France announced a joint strike on Assad regime chemical weapons facilities.
Macron: France has proof Syrian regime conducted chemical weapons attack
The French army is preparing itself for a possible riposte as it waits for the political green light.
In Holocaust Remembrance speech, Netanyahu responds to Iranian threats of retaliation
“Standing up to evil and aggression is a mission for every generation – no generation is exempt from the task, and woe to the generation that evades it.”
'Imminent' responses to Syria chemical weapons attack
After a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria last week that killed dozens, Russia and the US are sparring over their responses.
