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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

This is being repeated a lot by Middle East journalists: “Tehran told Washington DC through proxies that it will bomb US bases in Iraq to save face and claim it is a response for killing Soleimani. That’s why the USA emptied its bases hours before the attacks. Zero casualties.” pic.twitter.com/rAQj9lLAOY — Imam of Peace / Pray for Peace… (@Imamofpeace) January 8, 2020

UPDATE: President Trump will NOT speak to the nation tonight…

UPDATE: FAA is telling all commercial air carriers not to fly over the Persian gulf and Gulf of Oman, one BA134 has turned around over Kuwait on route to London

Iran is warning that if there is retaliation for the two waves of attacks they launched their 3rd wave will destroy Dubai and Haifa.#iran #Soleimani #war — Ali Arouzi (@aliarouzi) January 8, 2020

UPDATE: Iranian State media is claiming iranian jets have entered Iraq airspace

Pentagon states that the Iranian missile attack resulted in casualties among Iraqis only — Danny Makki (@Dannymakkisyria) January 8, 2020

UPDATE: CBS News Iraqi Correspondant Tara Copp says no U.S. casualties…only Iraqi…President Trump preparing to address the nation.

UPDATE: CBS News reports rockets also launched near u.s. consulate in Erbil, Iraq

UPDATE: Pentagon Statement…

Statement from Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Jonathan Hoffman

At approximately 5:30 p.m. (EST) on January 7, Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against U.S. military and coalition forces in Iraq. It is clear that these missiles were launched from Iran and targeted at least two Iraqi military bases hosting U.S. military and coalition personnel at Al-Assad and Irbil.

We are working on initial battle damage assessments.

In recent days and in response to Iranian threats and actions, the Department of Defense has taken all appropriate measures to safeguard our personnel and partners. These bases have been on high alert due to indications that the Iranian regime planned to attack our forces and interests in the region.

As we evaluate the situation and our response, we will take all necessary measures to protect and defend U.S. personnel, partners, and allies in the region.

Due to the dynamic nature of the situation, we will continue to provide updates as they become available.

US Defense Secretary seen carrying large bag arriving at White House moments ago. All top security officials are currently in West Wing with President Trump preparing response on Iran. pic.twitter.com/lRsj8hSzSK — Israel Breaking (@IsraelBreaking) January 8, 2020

UPDATE: Pompeo and Esper, head of Joint Chiefs General Milley have arrived at White House according to sources…

"If we have to retaliate because they continue to come after us, it will be a massive retaliation. It will include economic targets."



–@LindseyGrahamSC #IranAttacks #IranVsUS pic.twitter.com/3pfOT56W21 — IWV (@IWV) January 8, 2020

UPDATE: The Pentagon has confirmed that more than a dozen missiles were launched from Iran. “It is clear that these missiles were launched from Iran.” But others claim there appears to be some doubt, reported Zero Hedge.

UDPATE: Israeli media: over 60 missiles fired. Iran says second wave happening now.

UPDATE: White House says U.S. President Donald Trump is briefed on attacks targeting U.S. troops in Iraq, meeting with national security team, said White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement. Some reports claim casualties in Ain Al Assad.

UPDATE: Kurdish Conflict Observer—US soldiers at camp Taji, north of Baghdad, are hiding in shelters, rockets continue to fall on their heads.

UPDATE: Reports U.S. jets seen taking off from bases in UAE Al-Dhafra Air Base…

Confirmation has been received that Iran has fired ‘tens’ of rockets at a base in Iraq which houses American forces. We will report more as it is available.

There are reports of American casualites.

“Martyr Soleimani” has begun declared the IRCG, reported Bloomberg.

At least nine rockets have now hit Al-Asad Airbase. There have also been reports of IRGC commanders claiming to have launched “tens of missiles” at the base, wrote Zero Hedge.

BREAKING VIDEO: Suspected Iranian originating rockets seen being launched toward military base housing US forces in Iraq moments ago. pic.twitter.com/qxnBlV0Kgx — Israel Breaking (@IsraelBreaking) January 7, 2020