President Barack Obama has called his national security team together Saturday to talk about the next move in Syria.
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper led off the three-hour White House meeting with a detailed analysis of the evidence about the chemical weapons attack in the war-torn country.
According to CBS News, Obama ordered a declassified report, which is due to be released in a day or two, be prepared for public release before any military strike commences.
There was no debate at the meeting that a military response is necessary.
Secretary of State John Kerry said that the evidence is screaming that chemical weapons were used in Syria.
He added that the president believes 'there must be accountability', the latest sign that the administration is getting ready for a possible military strike against the Assad regime, the report added.
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