Germany May Join Possible Western Airstrikes on Syria – Reports
- Germany May Join Possible Western Airstrikes on Syria – Reports
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Germany may join possible airstrikes on Syrian government forces by western nations in the event chemical weapons are used by Damascus, according to local media.
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The German Defense Ministry has been mulling over joining possible airstrikes by the United States, the United Kingdom and France against Syrian government forces, Bild reported. The ministry is considering this option in the event of a possible use of chemical weapons in Syria, which they presume will be carried out by Syrian government troops, the outlet said.
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Earlier in the day, French Minister for the Armed Forces Florence Parly said that if chemical attacks are carried out in Syria,a response will follow, including those from France.
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US Department of State spokesperson Heather Nauert also said in a press briefing that the United States and its international partners would respond swiftly to any verified chemical weapons use in Syria.
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