Iran attacked two Iraqi military bases that stationed US troops. It is assumed that the attack — retaliation for the killing of Iranian General last week, said the Pentagon on Tuesday.
Jonathan Hoffman, a Pentagon spokesman, said Tuesday evening that Iran is released from its territory more than a dozen ballistic missiles at the air base al-Asad, where American military, as well as on US forces and the coalition in Erbil (Iraqi Kurdistan).
«In recent days in response to Iranian threats and actions of the Ministry of defence has taken all necessary measures to protect our staff and partners, the statement says Hoffman. — These bases were in a state of high alert, to show that the Iranian regime is planning to attack our forces and interests in the region.»
An airbase housing US troops in Iraq has been hit by rockets, according to the US Department of Defence. pic.twitter.com/NiaXB38NNY
— Alex Taremwa, MBH (@ATaremwa) January 8, 2020
The Islamic revolutionary guard corps (an elite wing of the Iranian military, also known as the IRGC) declared that these attacks were «hard revenge» for the death of Soleimani. The IRGC statement said that any country that will become a springboard for «hostile and aggressive actions» against Iran can be attacked, and also calls for US citizens to demand from the government the withdrawal of us troops from the region.
Iranian missiles hitting Al Asad Airbase in Iraq#IranVsUS #IranAttacks #IranUsa
Iranian state media saying non of their ballistic missiles were intercepted. They all hit their targets. #IranvsUSA pic.twitter.com/rZqZRQZ8nF
— Shezy Mughal (@shezymughal754) January 8, 2020
«The great Satan … we warn you that if you take any more action or take a new act of aggression, we will respond even more painful and devastating,» — said in their statement addressed to the United States.
President Donald trump has published about this short tweet: «it’s okay! Rockets fired from Iran at the two military bases located in Iraq. Now is to assess casualties and damage. So far everything is normal! Today we have the most powerful and well equipped military in the world! I’ll make a statement tomorrow morning.»
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
The President of Iran, like many high-ranking officials of this country, previously confirmed that he intends to avenge the death of Soleimani.
The flag of General Soleimani in defense of the country’s territorial integrity and the fight against terrorism and extremism in the region will be raised, and the path of resistance to US excesses will continue. The great nation of Iran will take revenge for this heinous crime.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) January 3, 2020
«Iran has taken and completed proportionate measures of self-defence in accordance with article 51 of the UN Charter by attacking a base, which commenced an armed attack on our citizens and highest officials», — said the Minister of foreign Affairs of Iran Javad Zarif after the attack on American bases in Iraq.
Crude oil rose after these messages almost 4%.
Crude oil surges nearly 4% after report of attack on Iraq airbase that hosts U.S. troops https://t.co/vLp9ejH6Or pic.twitter.com/OMqbsez3e7
— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) January 7, 2020
The information about dead and wounded in the shelling there. The US military in the region is given in full combat readiness. American flights in the region were suspended immediately after the attack on the military base. Iran closed its airspace to civilian airline. The same night, crashed Ukrainian Boeing 737 during takeoff from the airport in Tehran. Killed 177 people.
