Where World Powers Stand on Syria
*as of 8/30/13
*as of 8/30/13
- Britain: Parliament rejects participation in military strike
- Russia: Against Western intervention
- France: President wants "firm and proportionate action"
- China: Foreign Minister says political resolution is "only way out"
- Germany: Military commitment is not being considered
- Italy: Will not take part in military action without a U.N. mandate
- Canada: Supports intervention but no plans to commit Canadian forces
- Iran: Opposed to any Western military strike