Claims made by Iraqi doctors and police officers that Islamic State militants are using chemical weapons are being investigated by US officials reports the Telegraph.
Doctors working in the conflict area said that at least eleven police officers had shown symptoms of poisoning by chlorine gas when brought into hospital.
Commenting on the allegations the US secretary of state, said,
Doctors working in the conflict area said that at least eleven police officers had shown symptoms of poisoning by chlorine gas when brought into hospital.
Commenting on the allegations the US secretary of state, said,
"We are seeking additional information in order to be able to determine whether or not we can confirm it.”"The use of any chemical weapons is an abhorrent act, it's against international law, and these recent allegations underscore the importance of the work that we are currently engaged in,” added John Kerry.