Let's hear what the US, UK and France have to say about the strikes.

DONALD TRUMP US PRESIDENT "The purpose of our actions tonight is to establish a strong deterrent against the production, spread and use of chemical weapons. Establishing this deterrent is a vital national security interest of the United States."

FLORENCE PARLY FRENCH DEFENSE MINISTER "We are not looking for confrontation and we refuse any logic of military escalation. That is why we, with our allies, ensured the Russians were warned beforehand."

Let's look at what other nations think of the strikes. The EU says it supports the strikes and will stand with its allies. German Chancellor Angela Merkel backed what she called a necessary and appropriate military intervention. Turkey also says it welcomes strikes as an appropriate response to the suspected chemical attack. The United Nations urges all sides to show restraint and avoid any acts that could escalate the situation and worsen the suffering of the Syrian people. Iran strongly condemns the air strikes by calling it a crime. Tehran says the attack is a clear violation of international regulations and undermines Syria's national sovereignty and integrity. Iraq has called for an Arab summit over the Syria crisis.