CLEAN: Western powers to seek UN sanctions against Syria

The transcript discusses the UN's guaranteed access to conflict areas, critiques influential countries for using the Council for illegitimate strategies, and highlights the impact of US sanctions on escalating violence in Syria. It concludes with a briefing by UN officials on the situation in Syria.

What is the main concern expressed about the actions of influential countries and the Council?

What does the speaker imply about the United States' actions towards President Assad?

How does the speaker describe the impact of sanctions on the situation in Syria?

What message does the speaker believe is being sent to armed groups by the actions of the United States?

What is the significance of the Security Council's briefings according to the speaker?