The U.S. and U.K. are examining “all the options” in response to the Syrian government’s suspected use of chemical weapons, with U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel indicating forces are ready to strike if ordered.
President Barack Obama spoke by phone with U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron, and the two leaders share “grave concern” on the reports of alleged chemical weapons use, a White House statement issued after the 40-minute phone call said. Cameron’s office said the two leaders reiterated that significant use of chemical weapons “would merit a serious response from the international community” and that both have “tasked officials to examine all the options.”
