Theresa May, Prime Minister Press Conference About British Air Strikes in Syria

The transcript discusses a military strike using Storm Shadow missiles on a facility near Homs, believed to house chemical weapons. It details the Douma chemical attack, implicating the Syrian regime, and explains the cabinet's decision to take military action with allies to deter further chemical weapon use, emphasizing it was not aimed at regime change.

What was the primary target of the Storm Shadow missiles?

• A civilian area in Douma

• A military facility near Homs

• A rebel stronghold in Aleppo

• A government building in Damascus

Which group was reported to have used helicopters over Douma on April 7th?

• The opposition forces

• The Syrian regime

• International peacekeepers

• Local militia

What chemical was reportedly used in the attack on Douma?

• Sarin

• VX nerve agent

• Mustard gas

• Chlorine

What was the main reason for the military action according to the cabinet's decision?

• To change the Syrian regime

• To interfere in the civil war

• To degrade chemical weapons capability

• To gain control over Syrian oil reserves

What was emphasized as a key aspect of the military strike?

• It sought to escalate the conflict

• It aimed to maximize civilian casualties

• It was a large-scale invasion

• It was a limited and targeted strike