US President Barack Obama repeats his war rhetoric against Syria during a news conference held at the end of a two-day Group of 20 economic summit in Russia.
Obama once again accused the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of Å“using chemical weapons”, saying this is not just a Syrian tragedy but Å“a threat to global security.”
He claimed that it is necessary to act against Syria to uphold prohibitions against the use of chemical weapons.
The US president, however, acknowledged a fierce opposition to his plan to attack Syria from the international community, the American public, and Congress.
“It’s conceivable at the end of the day I don’t persuade a majority of the American people that it’s the right thing to do,” he said adding “And then each member of Congress is going to have to decide.”
He also admitted that world leaders were divided on using military force in Syria without the support of UN Security Council.
He made the remarks in the historic Russian city of Saint Petersburg after a final day of meetings with world leaders which were aimed at winning their support for the controversial move.
The US and its allies have accused the Syrian government of carrying out a deadly chemical attack against its own people. The White House says it is planning to Å“punish” President Assad by launching military strikes against the country.
Washington blames Damascus for the bloodshed in Syria, while itâ„¢s been funding training and arming the militants fighting against the Syrian government.
Syria has rejected the US allegations, insisting the foreign-backed Takfiri militants were behind the last month gas attack outside Damascus.
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Republished from: Press TV