US suspects chemical weapons ‘activity’ at Syria base used in April attack

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon said Tuesday the US warning that Syria may be preparing another chemical weapons attack was based on suspect activity at the launch site of April’s apparent chemical strike by the regime.
“We have seen activity at Shayrat airfield... that indicated preparations for possible use of chemical weapons,” said Pentagon spokesman Navy Captain Jeff Davis. “This involved a specific aircraft, a specific hangar both of which we know to be associated with chemical weapon use.”