Free Syrian Army fighters and residents are seen on a tank, which they say was captured from the Syrian army loyal to President Bashar al-Assad, after clashes in Houla near Homs December 2, 2012. REUTERS/Misra Al-Misri/Shaam News Network/Handout
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria said on Monday it would not use chemical weapons against its own people after the United States warned it would take action against any such escalation.
The statements came amid media reports, citing European and U.S. officials, that Syria's chemical weapons had been moved and could be prepared for use in response to dramatic gains by rebels fighting to topple President Bashar al-Assad.
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