U.S. monitors Syria's chemical weapons following Assad's ouster

The U.S. is closely monitoring Syria's chemical weapons stockpile after the recent ousting of President Bashar al Assad. Officials view this as a top priority to prevent these weapons from falling into the wrong hands. The Biden administration has stated it will not send troops to secure or destroy the chemical weapons. The extent of the stockpile remains unclear, but U.S. intelligence is actively tracking storage facilities amid the rapid changes in Syria. Assad fled to Moscow after opposition groups took control of Damascus. President Biden emphasized the need for stability in Syria and warned against the potential rise of terrorist groups in the region.