Breaking: France's President Hollande Threatens Syria with War If Assad Uses Chemical Weapons!

France warns Syria over chemical weapons


FRENCH President Francois Hollande has warned the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime would be a legitimate reason for a foreign intervention.

"We with our allies remain very watchful to prevent the use of chemical weapons by the regime, which would be for the international community a legitimate cause for direct intervention," Hollande said in a speech to French diplomats on Monday.

Hollande also said France was ready to recognise a provisional Syrian government once it was formed and urged rebels to establish one as soon as possible.

Calling for an "intensification of efforts for the political transition to take place quickly", Hollande urged the Syrian opposition to form a "provisional, inclusive and representative" government.

"France will recognise the provisional government of the new Syria as soon as it is formed," he said.

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