The Grim Legacy of Syria’s Chemical Weapons: US Steps In To Ensure Destruction before Fateful Transition

The Biden administration is taking swift action to ensure the safe disposal of Syria’s remaining chemical weapons stockpiles, fearing a chaotic scramble for deadly arms in the wake of Assad regime collapse. As Syrian rebels advance on Damascus, the U.S. works with regional partners to prevent these weapons from falling into the wrong hands, a dangerous possibility amid a power vacuum and potential for instability.

Threat of a Weapons Cache:

The threat of unstable armed groups seizing control of Syria’s chemical weapons prompted this urgent action. Intelligence suggests the Assad regime, despite previous disarmament agreements, still retains some dangerous elements.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s statement underscores this concern, emphasizing the U.S.’s commitment to hold Assad’s regime accountable for past atrocities.

Biden’s Call to Action

President Biden explicitly stated the US will guarantee the safety of those vulnerable and support regional allies like Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel from potential threats stemming from Syria.

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