Syria still has stockpile of chemical weapons, US defence secretary warns

Israeli defence officials said this week that Syria still has up to three tons of chemical weapons in its possession.

Syria still possesses chemical weapons, US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has said as he warned against the banned munitions being used again.

Speaking in Tel Aviv, Israel, Mr Mattis said: "There can be no doubt in the international community's mind that Syria has retained chemical weapons in violation of its agreement and its statement that it had removed them all."