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.
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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.
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Seeing that they are claiming a second round of missile strikes.
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Kinda doubt this one.
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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