Fears of a U.S.-Iran war are being revived as reports roll in of a missile attack on U.S. bases in Iraq as a retaliation.
From senior US military source in Iraq:
— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) January 7, 2020
“Under missile attack from Iran. These are either cruise missiles or short range ballistic missiles. All over the country.”
I am told from US official these are short range ballistic or cruise missiles being fired from Iranian territory at multiple US bases and targets inside Iraq. https://t.co/xKh2NPiDyz
— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) January 7, 2020
#Breaking: Semi-official Fars news agency in #Iran claims that the rocket attack at Al Assad was an "Iranian six missile attack" (6:03 p.m. ET 1/7/20) Ayn al Asad is an Iraqi Armed Forces and United States armed forces air base located in Anbar province of western #Iraq. pic.twitter.com/WxyhYVQXEN
— Parthiban Shanmugam (@hollywoodcurry) January 7, 2020
JUST IN: Iran says it has started attack on Iraq base hosting U.S. troops, according to Iran state TV
— Melissa Cheok (@mkcheok) January 7, 2020
* State TV cites Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
* Says tens of rockets were fired at Ayn al-Assad base in Iraq
* Says operation is named "Martyr Soleimani"
We have to think that Trump won’t back down and there will be a counter-response….
UPDATE from FOX NEWS:
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has claimed responsibility.
Here’s a statement from the Department of Defense.
Just in from the Pentagon: "It is clear that these missiles were launched from Iran and targeted at least two Iraqi military bases hosting U.S. military and coalition personnel at Al-Assad and Irbil. "
— Andrew deGrandpré (@adegrandpre) January 8, 2020
Full statement from DOD spox: pic.twitter.com/5dSMXYXQk9
UPDATE:
Seeing that they are claiming a second round of missile strikes.
IRGC reporting that a 2nd wave of missiles has been launched.
— Ali Arouzi (@aliarouzi) January 8, 2020
UPDATE:
Kinda doubt this one.
UPDATE (TRS): Here’s a rundown of what has happened thus far from Joyce Karam:
UPDATE: US – #Iran
• Pentagon: 2 joint bases in #Iraq Hit by >12 Iran Missiles
• Taji base hit by 🚀(VOA)
• Confirmed Iraqi Casualties
• Iran Air Force deployed
• Trump May address nation
• Revenge to Suleimani killing
• No word on US casualties
https://t.co/JparJ1zmJu— Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) January 8, 2020
And here’s a statement from the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense:
UPDATE: No casualties…
NEW: per @LucasFoxNews & @johnrobertsFox : There are “no U.S. casualties” from Iran’s missile strike targeting American forces in Iraq, a U.S. military official in Baghdad tells Fox News.
The U.S. military’s damage assessment continues. #iran #Iraq
— Brooke Singman (@brookefoxnews) January 8, 2020
And Trump will not give address to the nation…
BREAKING: NO US Casualties in #Iran’s Attacks in #Iraq. Trump will NOT give address.
This is Good News if you’re looking for Deescalation https://t.co/y6aVIbAOpO
— Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) January 8, 2020
UPDATE: 15 missiles launched, 4 blew up in flight. US was tracking missiles and able to give military personnel warning to take cover:
No US casualties reported yet, says US official. A total of 15 Iranian missiles hit al Asad and Irbil. 10 struck al Asad and only 1 hit Irbil. 4 blew up in flight. US was tracking the launches and personnel at the bases had advanced warning, giving them time to take cover.
— David Cloud (@DavidCloudLAT) January 8, 2020
UPDATE: Iran is blustering about mass escalation if the US responds…
Iran making threats of mass escalation. To attack more bases in Iraq. To unleash Hezbollah. To unleash shiite militias in Iraq. To attack Israel and Dubai. Making it clear it is ready for a widespead campaign if this escalates further with a US response.
— Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) January 8, 2020
UPDATE: Trump just tweeted…
All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2020