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Idlib, Syria is preparing for a possible pro-Assad attack
Millions of Syrians fled to the northwestern province of Idlib after attacks by pro-Assad forces. Now that the threat of war is worsening and the Turkish border is closed, the people of Idlib have only to prepare for the violence.
The German Defense Ministry is said to be in talks with the United States to play an active role in air strikes should Syrian President Bashar al-Assad use chemical weapons in Idlib province.
Without quoting sources, the Bild newspaper reported Monday that the Defense Ministry was considering the possibility of some kind of involvement in future military action if the Syrian government proceeded to a new chemical attack. He said that following an American request to the Chancery.
Steffen Seibert, spokeswoman Merkel, said that "of course, the German government is in contact with partners and allies" on Syria. However, he said "there has been no situation in which a decision had to be made" and that he "will not participate in the speculation".
Germany remained away from previous US-led airstrikes, but expressed support.
The latest escalation comes as Idlib residents and many international community actors, including President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, express new concerns about a Syrian attack on Idlib. And US officials believe that Assad has already agreed to the use of chlorine gas at Idlib, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Deutsche Welle, the German broadcaster, cited the report, according to which German tornado jet planes could be used. The report said any military action should be approved by Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Fox News' Hollie McKay and The Associated Press contributed to this report
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