Chemical weapons

Iran used 'white phosphorus incendiary' in drone attack, Kurdish dissident group claims

“Based on eyewitness observations, medical examinations, and extensive fires caused at the targeted site, the munitions employed in the drone attack are believed to have contained white phosphorus."

Unexploded ordinance, an artillery shell containing white phosphorous, is detonate
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a memorial ceremony for Theodor Herzl at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, July 5, 2026

Iran 'definitely' has chemical weapons despite nuclear setbacks, Netanyahu warns

Flowers and candles are arranged next to pictures of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny at a makeshift memorial, in front of the Russian embassy in Berlin on February 17, 2026.

UK sanctions Russians that allegedly developed chemical weapons used to kill Navalny

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 20, 2026.

Russia approved secret China military training at top level, sources say


Health workers report chlorine gas symptoms after Damascus bombing

Opposition health authorities reported at least 18 victims had been treated for chlorine gas symptoms.

A civil defense member reacts at a damaged site after an airstrike in the besieged town of Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria

Turkey calls accusations about chemical weapons usage 'baseless'

Turkey last month launched an air and ground offensive in Afrin, northern Syria, where hthey are said to be fighting primarily against Kurds.

A Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army fighter in Afrin, Syria

Nikki Haley slams Russia for failing to act against Syria chemical attacks

Chemicals dropped from the air caused at least nine people to suffer breathing problems in an attack in northwest Syria.

US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks during the United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East

Air strikes pound Syria's last rebel strongholds, gas chokes civilians

The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), a charity which supports hospitals in Syria, said its doctors in Idlib reported 11 patients 'with symptoms indicative to usage of chlorine.'

Syrian Civil Defence members wear gas masks near the site of what activists said was a chlorine gas attack in the Idlib countryside [File]

Germany sold technology to Iran for use in Syrian chemical attacks

A German firm's chemical and biological technology was purchased by Iran and allegedly used against Syrian civilians.

UN chemical weapons experts inspect alleged chemical samples from an attack in Syria, 2013

Rescuers, doctors in Syria's Idlib say chemical gas used

Two barrels containing chemical gasses had been dropped from helicopters on Sunday night, according to Radi Saad, who works on the chmical weapons team of the White Helmets.

The aftermath of a Russian warplane shot down by Syrian rebels in Idlib, Syria

'Post' uncovers Israeli medical treatment of Syrian gas attack victims

Rebels and two sources confirm casualties of a chlorine attack near the Hermon in Syria sought treatment in Israel.

Syrian Civil Defence members wear gas masks near the site of what activists said was a chlorine gas attack in the Idlib countryside [File]

Defense Minister: Israel will do what it takes to protect her citizens

Syria accuses Israel of striking military research center believed by analysts to produce chemical weapons.

Hezbollah fighter walk near a military tank in Western Qalamoun, Syria August 23, 2017.

Syria warns Israel of 'dangerous repercussions' after attack on chemical weapons site

Syria accuses Israel of targeting a chemical weapons plant and killing two of its soldiers; Israel has yet to confirm or deny the allegations, but Israeli security officials are speaking out.

People seen fleeing the alleged site of the Israeli attack on a Syrian post where chemical weapons are manufactured.

North Korea shipments to Syria chemical arms agency intercepted

A panel of independent UN experts reported that two shipments were intercepted in the past six months.

Chemical weapons disposal [file]