US and allies to attack Syria in the next few hours?

The US military is said to be ready and just waiting for Mr. Trump's orders.

According to the Daily Star, information about the possibility of the US attacking Syria was released after commentator Danny Makki mentioned that US aircraft appeared in the skies over Syria and Iraq.

“A large number of US warplanes appeared on the border of Syria and Iraq. Everyone in Damascus held their breath waiting for the possibility of an American airstrike.”

Eurocontrol, the European Union's (EU) air traffic control agency, warned aircraft in the area to be on guard against the possibility of a surprise attack.

British and French military forces could also launch air-to-ground or cruise missiles to show support for their US ally.

Syrian soldiers at the scene of an alleged chemical weapons attack on civilians.

British fighter jets could take off from an airport in Cyprus while Rafale fighters are ready to take off from St Dizier base in France, the source said.

Syrian television quoted an unnamed US official as saying “everything is ready” for an attack on Syria.

Fighter jets, warships, and cruise missiles are on standby and awaiting orders from US President Donald Trump. “Trump’s orders can come at any time,” Israeli television reported.

Meanwhile, Russia warned that any military action against Syria by the US and the West would lead to "serious consequences".

The Tomahawk cruise missile destroyer USS Donald Cook is off the coast of Syria and ready to strike at any time.

Russia and Syria are said to have activated their air defense systems 24/7 and are ready to respond to any attacks by the US and its allies.