US claims Syria intends to use chemical weapons

earthenigma · 23-07-2012, 01:44 PM

"US claims Syria possesses, intends to use chemical weapons"

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2012/07...mical-weapons/

In a new media offensive against Damascus, Washington has claimed that the Syrian government possesses and intends to use chemical weapons.

“We believe Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile remains under Syrian government control,” said White House spokesman Tommy Vietor in a press conference in Washington on July 21.

“Given the escalation of violence in Syria… we remain very concerned about these weapons,” the spokesman added.

Vietor also stated that the United States is “actively consulting” Syria’s neighbors about the security of those weapons.

The White House spokesman made the remarks after a Syrian military defector claimed Damascus “has started moving its chemical stockpile and redistributing it to prepare for its use.”

The new remarks by the US official are believed to be the first attempts at orchestrating an Iraq-like scenario against Syria.

The anti-Syria Western regimes have been calling for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down.

On July 18, the New York Times reported that US officials have recently been in talks with Israelis “about whether Israel might move to destroy Syrian weapons facilities.”

The US daily also reported on June 21 that a group of CIA officers are operating secretly in southern Turkey and that the agents are helping the anti-Syria governments decide which gangs inside the Arab country will receive arms to fight the Syrian government.

President Assad told the German ARD television channel in an interview on July 5 that the United States is “part of the conflict” in the Arab country and that “they offer the umbrella and political support to those gangs to… destabilize Syria.”

Syria has been experiencing unrest since March 2011. Many people, including large numbers of security forces, have been killed in the turmoil.

earthenigma · 23-07-2012, 01:47 PM

From RT News:

"US taking covert steps to cripple Syria’s Assad - newspaper"

http://www.rt.com/news/us-quiet-steps-remove-assad-816/

The US government has made repeated covert attempts to block arms and oil shipments to Syria, the Wall Street Journal reports. Officials said Washington also provided rebel forces with key military intelligence against President Bashar al-Assad.
The WSJ cites unnamed government officials in its report, which claims that the US has tried to coerce Iraq into blocking flights crossing through its airspace that are suspected of carrying weapons and supplies to the Assad government.
In addition, US intelligence agencies have moved to block ships believed to be transporting military equipment to Syria from traversing the Suez Canal.
Washington has recently intensified its covert efforts against Syria, in line with its stated aim of removing of President Bashar Assad.
"There is a renewed effort to crack down in any way possible," a US official told the WSJ, referencing Washington’s plan to control transit on the Suez Canal.
Officials stated that Washington had been feeding key intelligence, including satellite imagery, to the Turkish and Jordanian militaries, which support the Syrian rebel army.
There were also reports of the CIA coordinating and sharing intelligence with certain Syrian opposition groups.
The WSJ report cites the US troop withdrawal from Iraq in November of last year as the strategic opening for a possible arms supply route into Syria. The CIA tracked 76 cargo flights from Iran crossing Iraqi airspace en route to Syria in January and February.
The CIA claimed that the Iranian and Syrian governments disguised the alleged military equipment as farming materials and cut flowers.
Skepticism in the ranks
The report refers to certain figures in the US government who thought the covert measures were “limited,” and did not go far enough to curtail the Syrian government’s military capabilities.
Washington faces continued calls from Syrian opposition groups to increase pressure on the Assad regime.
"The Americans say to us that they have allowed the regional players to help us, but if they think this is an achievement… then they should know this is weak and inadequate support," Louay Mokdad of the rebel Free Syrian Army told WSJ.
Washington said that it was actively consulting with Syria’s neighbors and members of the international community to ensure the security of Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile.

"There are a variety of ways that a government or individuals can be held accountable for this kind of behavior that would result in the deliberate release of chemical weapons or use of chemical weapons," said White House spokesperson James Carney on Sunday.
Carney did not elaborate on the nature of possible measures to be taken against the Syrian government.
Meanwhile, violence continues to escalate amid reports of skirmishes between government forces and rebels in Damascus and the industrial hub of Aleppo.

ultimate_warlord · 23-07-2012, 01:58 PM

Shit! That`s why the never found WMD`s in Iraq...They were shipped to Syria during the gulf war just in case Saddam lost...Which he did!...LOL.
You gotta laugh....JEEEZ.

23-07-2012, 01:44 PM	#1
earthenigma Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 134	US claims Syria intends to use chemical weapons "US claims Syria possesses, intends to use chemical weapons" http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2012/07...mical-weapons/ In a new media offensive against Damascus, Washington has claimed that the Syrian government possesses and intends to use chemical weapons. “We believe Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile remains under Syrian government control,” said White House spokesman Tommy Vietor in a press conference in Washington on July 21. “Given the escalation of violence in Syria… we remain very concerned about these weapons,” the spokesman added. Vietor also stated that the United States is “actively consulting” Syria’s neighbors about the security of those weapons. The White House spokesman made the remarks after a Syrian military defector claimed Damascus “has started moving its chemical stockpile and redistributing it to prepare for its use.” The new remarks by the US official are believed to be the first attempts at orchestrating an Iraq-like scenario against Syria. The anti-Syria Western regimes have been calling for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down. On July 18, the New York Times reported that US officials have recently been in talks with Israelis “about whether Israel might move to destroy Syrian weapons facilities.” The US daily also reported on June 21 that a group of CIA officers are operating secretly in southern Turkey and that the agents are helping the anti-Syria governments decide which gangs inside the Arab country will receive arms to fight the Syrian government. President Assad told the German ARD television channel in an interview on July 5 that the United States is “part of the conflict” in the Arab country and that “they offer the umbrella and political support to those gangs to… destabilize Syria.” Syria has been experiencing unrest since March 2011. Many people, including large numbers of security forces, have been killed in the turmoil. __________________ David Icke has a mullet. Get over it.

23-07-2012, 01:47 PM	#2
earthenigma Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 134	US taking covert steps to cripple Syria’s Assad From RT News: "US taking covert steps to cripple Syria’s Assad - newspaper" http://www.rt.com/news/us-quiet-steps-remove-assad-816/ The US government has made repeated covert attempts to block arms and oil shipments to Syria, the Wall Street Journal reports. Officials said Washington also provided rebel forces with key military intelligence against President Bashar al-Assad. The WSJ cites unnamed government officials in its report, which claims that the US has tried to coerce Iraq into blocking flights crossing through its airspace that are suspected of carrying weapons and supplies to the Assad government. In addition, US intelligence agencies have moved to block ships believed to be transporting military equipment to Syria from traversing the Suez Canal. Washington has recently intensified its covert efforts against Syria, in line with its stated aim of removing of President Bashar Assad. "There is a renewed effort to crack down in any way possible," a US official told the WSJ, referencing Washington’s plan to control transit on the Suez Canal. Officials stated that Washington had been feeding key intelligence, including satellite imagery, to the Turkish and Jordanian militaries, which support the Syrian rebel army. There were also reports of the CIA coordinating and sharing intelligence with certain Syrian opposition groups. The WSJ report cites the US troop withdrawal from Iraq in November of last year as the strategic opening for a possible arms supply route into Syria. The CIA tracked 76 cargo flights from Iran crossing Iraqi airspace en route to Syria in January and February. The CIA claimed that the Iranian and Syrian governments disguised the alleged military equipment as farming materials and cut flowers. Skepticism in the ranks The report refers to certain figures in the US government who thought the covert measures were “limited,” and did not go far enough to curtail the Syrian government’s military capabilities. Washington faces continued calls from Syrian opposition groups to increase pressure on the Assad regime. "The Americans say to us that they have allowed the regional players to help us, but if they think this is an achievement… then they should know this is weak and inadequate support," Louay Mokdad of the rebel Free Syrian Army told WSJ. Washington said that it was actively consulting with Syria’s neighbors and members of the international community to ensure the security of Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile. "There are a variety of ways that a government or individuals can be held accountable for this kind of behavior that would result in the deliberate release of chemical weapons or use of chemical weapons," said White House spokesperson James Carney on Sunday. Carney did not elaborate on the nature of possible measures to be taken against the Syrian government. Meanwhile, violence continues to escalate amid reports of skirmishes between government forces and rebels in Damascus and the industrial hub of Aleppo. __________________ David Icke has a mullet. Get over it.

23-07-2012, 01:58 PM	#3
ultimate_warlord Temporarily suspended Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Andromeda Posts: 4,330	Shit! That`s why the never found WMD`s in Iraq...They were shipped to Syria during the gulf war just in case Saddam lost...Which he did!...LOL. You gotta laugh....JEEEZ.