Official announcements from the U.S. Department of Defense

U.S. and Middle Eastern Allies Secure Assad's Chemical Weapons

Dec 8, 2024, 10:46 PM

The United States is actively collaborating with several Middle Eastern countries to secure and destroy chemical weapons previously held by the Assad regime in Syria. This initiative follows the collapse of the Assad regime, with the U.S. taking 'very prudent measures' to ensure these weapons do not fall into the wrong hands. A senior U.S. official emphasized the focus on Syria's chemical weapons arsenal, highlighting efforts to integrate and protect these weapons, as well as to destroy the remaining stockpiles. The U.S. is working to prevent these weapons from being available to anyone or being mishandled.