The chemical weapons treaty does not provide an enforcement mechanism authorizing other parties to attack violators as punishment. Mr. Trump’s attack was different from the United States’ bombings targeting the Islamic State in rebel-held areas of Syria. But Syria did not use its chemical weapons against the United States or an ally like Iraq. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyJust because other presidents have done it, does that make it legal? Obama needs Congressional approval.”What did the Obama legal team think about the legality of a Syria strike?

Source: New York Times April 07, 2017 17:26 UTC