U.S. Says Accused Syria of Chemical Weapons Attack In May

The transcript discusses a chemical attack in northwest Syria, possibly involving chlorine, as part of the Assad regime's campaign in Idlib. Since 2011, the conflict has caused significant casualties and displacement. The US announced additional funding to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to investigate these attacks, emphasizing that such actions will not go unchallenged.

What type of attack was recently reported in northwest Syria?

• Nuclear attack

• Biological attack

• Chlorine attack

• Cyber attack

Since the conflict began in 2011, approximately how many Syrians have been displaced?

• 25 million

• 13 million

• 5 million

• 20 million

What percentage of displaced Syrians have left the country?

• About three-quarters

• About two-thirds

• About half

• About one-third

How much additional funding did the US announce for investigating chemical weapon use in Syria?

• $2 million

• $3.5 million

• $4.5 million

• $5 million

What is the US stance on the recent chemical attacks in Syria?

• The US will support the attacks

• The US will remain neutral

• The US will challenge the attacks

• The US will ignore the attacks