Jane’s reports Syria has built a new unit at its chemical weapons factory—certainly a clear sign of its willingness to sign a peace agreement with Israel. Syria shares Iranian and essentially Russian chemical weapons technology. Syria manufactures mustard, VX, and sarin, including missile warheads.
Syria is unlikely to use poison gases against Israel for fear of retaliation. Why then, manufacture chemical weapons? For no reason, just for the fun of having them. Likewise, during the cold war America and Russia kept chemical stockpiles, though both countries’ military doctrines advised against using them.
Syria chemical weapons is a natural step for the country which is not that powerful comparing with its neighbours.Syria chemical weapons add some weight to its presense in international politics.
“Mig* Syria” has bought will be a nice addition to its chemical weapons. And ythis will be another iran.