Social media users across the Arab world praised Donald Trump for his missile strike on Syrian government forces on Friday, even giving him an affectionate new nickname.

Users have started referring to President Trump as Abu Ivanka - meaning father of Ivanka, as a sign of respect and endearment.

Others used the name Abu Ivanka al-Amriki - Father of Ivanka the American as they heralded him a champion of the rebellion in Syria.

One even photoshopped a fez on the president's head with the words: "We love you" in Arabic.

One falafel shopkeeper in northern Syria town even named his restaurant after Mr Trump, while one Syrian opposition activist said they wanted to name their first son after him.