Short description: In Russian (ask us if in doubt). The presence of chemical and biological weapons served as a pretext for the US invasion of Iraq (these weapons were not there) and the overthrow of S. Hussein's regime. The presence of such weapons in Syria and the likelihood that they will fall into the hands of terrorists Western experts are now trying to justify the need for an operation against Assad's government in Syria. SKUalb3c2c117232f76d15.