President Donald Trump’s response to the Syrian regime’s use of chemical weapons was swift and decisive.

Less than 72 hours after the horrific gas attack in Idlib, Mr Trump took action, targeting the Shayrat air base in central Syria with 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles.

According to US officials Mr Trump acted from his gut after seeing horrific pictures of child victims in Idlib.

The signal was unmistakable – if he finds something unacceptable, anywhere in the world, he will not hesitate to use force.