Update:
Trump To Make Statement Wednesday After Iranian Attack
(Washington, DC) — President Trump says “All is well” after Iran launched missiles at two bases in Iraq where U.S. troops are stationed. On Twitter, Trump said U.S. forces are still assessing casualties and damage, but “so far, so good.” The President will make a statement on the attack tomorrow.
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Earlier:
Congress Reacts To Iran Strike In Iraq
(Washington, DC) — Senators on both sides of the aisle are reacting to Iran’s retaliatory missile strike in Iraq. Louisiana Republican John Kennedy called it “another example of Iran trying to export terrorism.” Delaware Democrat Chris Coons said it’s clear the threat to America’s personnel in the region was escalated by killing Iran’s top general. Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren believes this is a reminder that the U.S. needs to de-escalate tension in the Middle East. Iran launched more than a dozen missiles at military bases where American troops are stationed. So far, there have been no reports of U.S. casualties.
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Pentagon Confirms Iran Launched Missiles At U.S. Bases
(Washington, DC) — The Pentagon is confirming that Iran fired over a dozen ballistic missiles against U.S. forces. The missiles targeted two bases in Iraq where U.S. troops are stationed. One of the bases attacked was al-Asad airbase in western Iraq, while the other was in Erbil in northern Iraq. The Defense Department says the missiles were fired from inside Iran. There’s no word on any casualties at either base. The attack comes after last week’s U.S. airstrike that killed a top Iranian general.
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NBC News: Rocket Attack At Base Housing US Troops
(Baghdad) — NBC News is reporting that there has been a rocket attack at an airbase in Iraq that houses U.S. forces. Several rockets have reportedly been fired at Al-Asad Airbase in Western Iraq. The base is home to both Iraqi and U.S. military forces. The attack comes amid rising tensions with Iran over a U.S. airstrike that killed a top Iranian general.
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