Iran Attacks Military Bases
Housing US Troops in Iraq.
The Pentagon confirmed Iran
targeted U.S. troops in Al Asad and Erbil military bases with missile strikes .
in retaliation for
the U.S. killing of Iran's
General Qassem Soleimani.
More than
a dozen missiles
were launched.
The Al Asad base holds about
1,500 U.S. and coalition forces.
No casualties have been reported. .
U.S. troops had enough warning and were able to reach shelters. .
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary
Guard Corps claimed responsibility
for the attack. .
In a tweet,
President Trump
told the public that
"All is well!".
All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now, President Trump, via Twitter .
So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well-equipped military anywhere in the world,
by far! , President Trump, via Twitter .
Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif tweeted the country does "not seek escalation or war, but will defend ourselves against any aggression."
