US intelligence is monitoring chemical weapons storage sites in Syria: NYT reveals reasons
The US fears that forces loyal to Assad will use chemical weapons (photo: Getty Images)
Today, the regime of dictator Bashar al-Assad has fallen in Syria. In turn, the US intelligence services are closely monitoring the alleged chemical weapons storage sites in the country, reports The New York Times.
According to officials, intelligence agencies are looking for signs that forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad are preparing to use it against rebel groups fighting to overthrow him.
The agencies estimate that Assad's forces have retained a limited stockpile of chemical weapons, including munitions laced with the nerve agent sarin.
In addition, the newspaper writes that according to human rights observers, the United States and other countries, the Assad government has repeatedly used chemical weapons, including nerve agents and chlorine gas. In particular, against rebels, as well as his own people during the 13 years of civil war.
On the morning of December 8, the regime of dictator Bashar al-Assad finally fell in Syria. Rebels entered the capital Damascus, and the media reported that the president had fled by plane.
At the same time, Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali declared his readiness to transfer power. He said he was ready to cooperate with any leadership elected by the people.
