I spoke with BBC West Midlands radio on Friday about the mixed American response to Wednesday’s chemical weapons attack by the Assad regime.

Listen to discussion from 10:38 mark

The analysis covered both President Obama’s public declaration against intervention, while noting — in line with our Syria coverage today — the possibility that it is covering US preparations for airstrikes.

I also dismissed headines claiming significance in Russia’s call for United Nations inspectors to be allowed to the sites of the attacks, arguing that it was propaganda as the Assad regime continues to prevent any access.