Baghdad: Iran launched second series of rockets toward US targets in Iraq soon after over a dozen of ballistic missiles struck two military bases used by US forces in Iraq, Iranian media reported.
Pentagon said that Iran has launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against US military and coalition forces in Iraq, targeting at least two bases at Al-Asad and Abril. However, Iran’s Tasmin News Agency said that over 35 rockets were launched by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the early hours of Wednesday.
CNN News quoted a senior official confirming that the base, which houses US forces, had been targeted by a missile attack.
US President Donald Trump is closely monitoring the attack on US facilities in Iraq and is consulting with the national security team regarding the situation.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tweeted, “Closely monitoring the situation following bombings targeting U.S. troops in Iraq. We must ensure the safety of our service members, including ending needless provocations from the Administration and demanding that Iran cease its violence. America & world cannot afford war.”
Closely monitoring the situation following bombings targeting U.S. troops in Iraq. We must ensure the safety of our servicemembers, including ending needless provocations from the Administration and demanding that Iran cease its violence. America & world cannot afford war.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 8, 2020
