Trump says ‘major decisions’ coming on Syria in ’24-48 hours’

Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump said Monday that “major decisions” would be made on a Syria response in the next day or two, after warning that Damascus would have a “big price to pay” over an alleged chemical attack on a rebel-held town.

Trump condemned what he called a “heinous attack on innocent” Syrians in Douma, as he opened a cabinet meeting at the White House. 

The suspected gas attack left dozens dead, according to rescuers and medics. Syria and its ally Russia have denied any use of chemical weapons.

“This is about humanity — it can’t be allowed to happen,” Trump said, adding that decisions would come in the “next 24-48 hours.”