From Wikipedia:
"Statements and Reactions to 2018 Bombing of Damascus:
Belligerent nations
"Statements and Reactions to 2018 Bombing of Damascus:
Belligerent nations
Syria: Syrian state media called the attack a "flagrant violation of international law". Nasr al-Hariri, the Syrian opposition leader who leads the opposition committee in the ongoing U.N. negotiations, said that the attack might discourage the Syrian government from using chemical weapons, but could also prompt "revengeful escalations" by the government forces against Syrians, and warned that the international community need to find a "political solution" to save Syria. 
France: President Emmanuel Macron said in a statement on 14 April that France's "red line has been crossed", in reference to the previous attacks on Douma. He said that the Syrian government "no doubt" carried out the attack, and described the strikes as aimed at stopping Syria's chemical weapon production.
United Kingdom: While announcing the strikes, Prime Minister Theresa May stated that there was "no practicable alternative to the use of force" to deal with the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons.
United States: President Donald Trump announced the strikes in a televised address, arguing that they were part of the effort to stop Assad from using chemical weapons, and said that the US was "prepared to sustain this response" until this was achieved. The New York Times reported that the reactions initially broke among partisan lines, with members of the Republican Party—the party of President Donald Trump—being generally supportive while the Democrats were generally critical. Republicans Tom Cotton and Orrin Hatch praised the strikes. Other lawmakers, in particular Democrats, although generally supportive of a limited strike to punish Assad for using banned chemical weapons, criticized the Trump administration for not seeking Congressional approval and for not having a "coherent Syria Strategy". Democratic senator Tim Kaine re-emphasized his long-held belief that the military intervention without Congressional authorization and long-term strategy are "illegal" and "reckless".
Other nations[edit]
Argentina: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship released a statement in which it condemned the use of chemical weapons, and called the international community to "make efforts to preserve peace and security, avoiding actions that generate an escalation of tension".
Australia: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull supported the strikes, calling them an "unequivocal message" to Assad. Turnbull also noted that "Russia and Syria's other main supporter, Iran, must place pressure on the regime to end its abuse of international law and human rights." Turnbull commented that the intervention demonstrated a "calibrated, proportionate and targeted response".
Belarus: The Belarusian foreign ministry condemns the strikes launched on Syria stating that “The situation in Syria is actually turning into an interstate armed conflict, which risks leading to further uncontrolled escalation that might go beyond the region. The use of prohibited weapons of mass destruction should not be left without consequences. However, the response should be based on unequivocal and verified facts and made in strict compliance with international law. None of these criteria were observed by those who have attacked Syria today. We believe that all members of the UN Security Council need to make every effort to fulfill the task assigned to them by the international community to restore and maintain international peace and security.”
Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau supported the strikes in a statement.
China: The PRC government was concerned about the airstrikes. Foreign Affairs minister Hua Chunying said: “Any unilateral military action violates the United Nations charter and its principles and international law and its principles. [The strikes] are also going to add more factors to complicate the resolution of the Syrian crisis."
Croatia: The Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed their support of their partners and allies in preventing further chemical weapons usage in Syria.
Cuba: The Cuban government denounced the attacks and stated that "the Cuban Revolutionary Government conveys its solidarity and sympathy with the people and government of Syria for the loss of lives and material damage as a consequence of this heinous attack."
Czech Republic: The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that "the Czech Republic understands the US and allies' military action as a clear message to anyone, who would want to carry on with the chemical attacks in Syria." The Ministry also pointed out that "the UN Security Council has not been able to take effective measures to resolve the situation" and condemned the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government. Minister of Foreign Affairs Martin Stropnický in a press briefing warned against incoming Russian propaganda and fake news.
Denmark: Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stated that there was full support for the strikes by Denmark's allies, explaining that "in war there are rules, and they have been blatantly broken by Assad in Douma".
Iran: The Iran Foreign Ministry condemned the missile strikes, said that there is "no proof" of Syrian responsibility in the chemical attack on Douma, and criticized the United States for attacking without waiting for an Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons investigation. Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, called Trump, May and Macron "criminals" and warns that "there will gain nothing" from the strike.
Iraq: The Iraqi foreign ministry said that the strikes "a very dangerous development" and could give terrorism an opportunity to expand in the region.
Israel: Cabinet Minister Yoav Gallant declared the American led attack "an important signal to the Axis of Evil – Iran, Syria and Hezbollah" and labels Assad "the Angel of Death to hundreds of thousands of innocent Syrians, and there's no doubt the world will be a better place without Assad".
Italy: Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni supported the strikes, however the outgoing government has denied the use of Italian air bases for direct attack missions in Syria. Also the Prime Minister stressed that they can not be the beginning of an escalation. The Prime Minister also added: "This is in fact the concept that Italy has been reiterating for days. One century after the end of the World War I, we can not resign ourselves to the idea that chemical weapons will return to be used in conflicts. The humanitarian consequences of these atrocious weapons are not worthy of our civilization. We have seen them in these days and we cannot longer tolerate them."
Japan: Prime Minister Shinzō Abe told reporters that he supports the "resolve" of the strikes.
New Zealand: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern supports a diplomatic approach and accepted the strikes as a result of Russia's veto powers at the Security Council. In a statement, she indicates that New Zealand "absolutely condemn and will continue to condemn" Russia's use of the veto.
Romania: President Klaus Iohannis announced that Romania supports the actions of US–United Kingdom–France alliance. Iohannis wrote in a post on Twitter: "Romania reiterates its condemnation of the use of chemical weapons in Syria, which is beyond any justification. We stand in solidarity with the actions of our strategic partners."
Russia: President Vladimir Putin described the strikes as an "act of aggression", saying that "Russian servicemen are helping the legitimate government in its fight with terrorism". Russia also called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. Anatoly Antonov, the Russian ambassador to the United States, strongly condemned the coalition attacks on Syria and warned the western countries of "consequences". Sergei Rudskoi, the Russian Colonel-General, in a TV briefing, said that Russia may consider sending S-300 surface-to-air missile systems not only to Syria but to other countries as well. 
Sweden: Margot Wallström, Foreign Minister of Sweden, said that one crime against international law can not be solved by committing another, refering to the suspected chemical weapons attack and the bombings of Damascus respectively. She also said it was regrettable that the United Nations Security Council had hugely failed in its attempts to solve the conflict. 
Turkey: Sources within the Turkish Foreign Ministry reported to Reuters that "We see the operation carried out against the Syrian government by the United States, the United Kingdom and France... as an appropriate response." Turkish Deputy PM Bekir Bozdağ said that Turkey was informed before the US-led airstrikes; he also added that Incirlik Air Base was not used during the attack. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed the strike, saying that "the Syrian regime received the message that its massacres wouldn’t be left unanswered." President Erdogan further explained that “the innocent Syrian people should have been defended long ago.” 
Ukraine: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement in which it supported the attack and expressed its solidarity with the United States, Great Britain and France while condemning the "crimes of Damascus by the Kremlin regime".
Partially recognized states[edit]
Kosovo: The Kosovan Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj was among the first to show support the U.S. decision on Twitter to launch the air strikes, saying that his country “stands strongly with the US and our Euro-Atlantic allies” while President Hashim Thaci also backed the strikes against the “inhuman regime” of Bashar al-Assad”.
Supranational organizations[edit]
European Union: President of the European Council Donald Tusk confirmed the European Union's support for the strikes, stating that the EU "will stand with our allies on the side of justice". 
NATO: Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg supported the strikes in a statement.
United Nations: Secretary-General António Guterres called for restraint from all states, urging parties to "avoid any acts that could escalate the situation and worsen the suffering of the Syrian people."
^ Most of the world has expressed support for the US/UK/France strikes against Syria Russia and Iran are the only real countries that do not support the strikes - not surprising since they are supporting Syria and its use of chemical weapons against its own citizens. The UN wasn't able (because of Russian vetoes) to do anything - not even investigate the attack so they made themselves obsolete. ^
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