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No British service personnel were hurt in the missile attacks on Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles at al-Assad air base in western Iraq and a base in Erbil in the northern region of the country.

Ain-Assad, which is home to the largest number of US troops in the country, is also used by Coalition forces.

But the Ministry of Defence confirmed this morning that there are no British casualties in the missile attacks.

There are around UK 400 troops stationed in the country.

Early reports from the United States also appeared to suggest that there were no American casualties.

Donald Trump, who is yet to address the nation, took to Twitter last night.

He said: "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."

Earlier in the evening the Pentagon said: "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."

The UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab issued a statement on Iran’s strikes this morning.

(Image: Steve Reigate)

“We condemn this attack on Iraqi military bases hosting Coalition - including British - forces.

“We are concerned by reports of casualties and use of ballistic missiles.

“We urge Iran not to repeat these reckless and dangerous attacks, and instead to pursue urgent de-escalation.

“A war in the Middle East would only benefit Daesh [ISIS] and other terrorist groups.

A US official told USA Today that US troops may have had advanced warning of the strike.

Military personnel at the base have been practicing drills for some time, they claimed.

“The early warning system worked,” the official said.