Syria: How The World Is Reacting
Updated: 2:04pm UK, Wednesday 28 August 2013
There has been international condemnation of the alleged chemical attack in Syria, which it is claimed killed more than 1,300 people. This is how some countries are responding:
:: United Kingdom
Prime Minister David Cameron has recalled Parliament for an urgent vote on a possible military response, while the Government says armed forces are drawing up contingency plans for a potential attack.
Britain has drafted a UN resolution condemning the attack and "authorising all necessary measures", although Foreign Secretary William Hague has said the West could act even without full UN Security Council backing.
:: United States
US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel says its military is prepared to act if Barack Obama calls for it.
Last year, Mr Obama warned Syria it risked crossing a "red line" by using chemical weapons against civilians. In an interview with CNN, he said the alleged massacre of more than 1,300 people was a "big event of grave concern" and something that would "require America's attention".
:: Russia
A strong ally of President Bashar Assad, Russia has called on both sides to co-operate with UN inspectors. It suggested the alleged attack could be a "premeditated provocation" by opposition forces. Moscow has warned Washington of the "extremely dangerous consequences" of military action against the Damascus regime. The recent crisis has driven a new wedge between Russia and the West over Syria, with Moscow and Western capitals offering vastly different interpretations of the incident.
:: China
China supports what it called the UN's "objective, impartial and professional investigation" and has said the Syrian government must "ensure the smooth progress" of inspectors' work.China is sceptical of Western use of force, with Beijing's official news agency running a commentary recalling the 2003 Iraq invasion on the grounds that it possessed banned weapons - which were never found. China joined Moscow in vetoing measures against Assad in the UN Security Council.
:: France
Foreign minister Laurent Fabius has said a "reaction with force" could be necessary if allegations of chemical weapons use in Syria are proved. He has ruled out sending in ground troops, however.
:: Iran
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told the country's ISNA news agency that US military intervention in Syria would be "a disaster" for the Middle East. He added: "The region is like a gunpowder store and the future cannot be predicted."
:: Germany
The German government has suggested it would support an international military response against Syria if it is confirmed that President Bashar Assad's troops attacked opponents with chemical weapons.
:: Turkey
Foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu has claimed the use of chemical weapons is "evident" from video footage. A vehement opponent of the Assad regime, Turkey has said it would join an international coalition against Syria even if the Security Council fails to reach consensus on the issue.
:: Italy
Italy has ruled out taking part in any type of military intervention without UN Security Council approval, saying there was no alternative to "a negotiated political solution".
:: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia called for "firm and serious" action against the Assad regime for the alleged gas attack.
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