Pentagon confirms Iran's attack on US air bases in Iraq
At least 30 missiles struck Tuesday's Al-Asad air base in western Iraq, home to US troops, and Irbil's base in Iraqi Kurdistan.
The first attack occurred early in the morning, around 2 am local time (11 pm in Portugal). The second occurred around 3:03 am.
Al-Asad Air Base is about 240 kilometers west of Baghdad, where Soleimani was assassinated by US troops. The information is advanced by the RT and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard has already claimed the attack. "Operation 'Martyr Soleimani' began," Iran said.
Moments later, the Pentagon confirmed the attack in a statement signed by Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Jonathan Hoffman. According to this source, Iran "has launched more than a dozen missiles at US military and coalition forces in Iraq. Of course, these missiles were launched from Iran and hit at least two Iraqi military bases that hosted US military in Algeria." Assad and Irbil ".
"In recent days, and in response to Iranian threats and actions, the Department of Defense has taken all appropriate measures to protect our people and partners. These bases are on alert due to indications that the Iranian regime was planning to attack our forces and interests in Iran. region, "adds Hoffman.
Nancy Pelosi, president of the US House of Representatives, has already responded to the attack. "We are closely monitoring the situation after the attacks on US troops in Iraq. We must ensure the safety of our service members, ending unnecessary government provocations and demanding that Iran cease the violence. America and the world cannot suffer a war, "read Nancy's post on Twitter.
Donald Trump, president of the United States, has already been informed of the attack but has so far not responded. The White House is preparing for Donald Trump to address the nation later tonight, according to CNN . Following the facts, Iran has already threatened the US to backfire, the next attack will be on the United States, Dubai and Israel. This attack comes at a time when the US and Iran are on the brink of war.
The first attack occurred early in the morning, around 2 am local time (11 pm in Portugal). The second occurred around 3:03 am.
Al-Asad Air Base is about 240 kilometers west of Baghdad, where Soleimani was assassinated by US troops. The information is advanced by the RT and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard has already claimed the attack. "Operation 'Martyr Soleimani' began," Iran said.
Moments later, the Pentagon confirmed the attack in a statement signed by Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Jonathan Hoffman. According to this source, Iran "has launched more than a dozen missiles at US military and coalition forces in Iraq. Of course, these missiles were launched from Iran and hit at least two Iraqi military bases that hosted US military in Algeria." Assad and Irbil ".
"In recent days, and in response to Iranian threats and actions, the Department of Defense has taken all appropriate measures to protect our people and partners. These bases are on alert due to indications that the Iranian regime was planning to attack our forces and interests in Iran. region, "adds Hoffman.
Nancy Pelosi, president of the US House of Representatives, has already responded to the attack. "We are closely monitoring the situation after the attacks on US troops in Iraq. We must ensure the safety of our service members, ending unnecessary government provocations and demanding that Iran cease the violence. America and the world cannot suffer a war, "read Nancy's post on Twitter.
Donald Trump, president of the United States, has already been informed of the attack but has so far not responded. The White House is preparing for Donald Trump to address the nation later tonight, according to CNN . Following the facts, Iran has already threatened the US to backfire, the next attack will be on the United States, Dubai and Israel. This attack comes at a time when the US and Iran are on the brink of war.
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