The Latest Breaking News from chemical weapons

The speed with which the Assad dictatorship was overthrown has taken most external observers by surprise, including agencies from Russia, Iran, America, Britain and France. Those in the know were closer to the scene of the action – Turkey, Israel and Saudi Arabia – to name but three.

Israel’s foreign minister says it has struck suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of hostile actors

The White House actively engages with Syrian groups, monitors rebel actions, and addresses chemical weapons to support a peaceful transition in Syria.

Southern Syrian rebels seek OPCW help to dispose of Assad regime's chemical weapons, highlighting humanitarian impact.

Rebel forces seize Hama in Syrian civil war, U.S. calls for de-escalation. Concerns over ISIS resurgence and chemical weapons.

Nearly 14 years after the start of Syria's civil war, White Helmets rescue group chief Raed Saleh sees no way out of a conflict that has reignited.

Calls for investigation grow as fighters from multiple states allege military using weapons such as white phosphorous.

Learn about deadly chemical weapons like VX nerve agent, sarin gas, and mustard gas, their effects, and historical use.

US accuses Russia of using chemical weapons in Ukraine, imposing sanctions, and warning against further use. International law prohibits the use of chemica...

Washington says Moscow breached global ban on chemical weapons with use of chloropicrin and tear gas.

Nearly 300 entities targeted in US sanctions to ‘further disrupt and degrade Russia’s war efforts’; Russians using banned chemical weapons on battlefield, says state department. What we know on day 799