A Russian plan for Syria to surrender its chemical weapons to avoid a US military strike on the war-torn country is gaining support.<br/> <br />In Iran, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry said Tuesday that Tehran favours the initiative - which could see Syria's chemical weapons stockpile put under international control.<br/> <br />China, like Russia a firm opponent of any US military action in Syria, said on Tuesday the proposal would be beneficial to maintaining peace in the region.<br/> <br />During a news conference Monday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said that Syria could avert a strike by handing over it's chemical weapons.<br/> <br />The details of the plan still need to be worked out and U.S. officials have said they would consider the proposal if it was serious and verifiable.<br/> <br />US President Barack Obama plans to address the nation later Tuesday to continue making a case for a military strike.
