Syrian Government Forces On Alert Amid Talk Of U.S. Response To Alleged Chemical Attack

Syrian government forces and their allies were on alert and taking precautionary measures Tuesday at military bases and posts in government-held areas across the country, amid fears of a U.S. strike in the aftermath of an apparent chemical weapons attack.

Here & Now's Lisa Mullins talks with the BBC's Martin Patience (@martinpatience) about the latest on the attack.

This BBC interview can be heard in the Here & Now podcast or with the WBUR app.