Iran Situation

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(01-07-2020, 11:54 PM)bfine32 Wrote: So we have Iran bombing Iraq. 

Our ally where our people are.

Jebus you can't even stand up for our military over Trump's foolishness?  

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2020/01/07/iran-state-tv-tehran-fires-iraqi-base-housing-us-troops-ain-assad/2837693001/

Quote: Iran fired more than a dozen missiles at U.S. troops and coalition forces at two bases in Iraq on Tuesday, an apparent retaliation for a U.S. drone strike days earlier that killed one of Tehran's most powerful officials, Qasem Soleimani.

Though the extent of the damage was not immediately clear, the attack represented a major escalation of tension between Tehran and Washington that had already been boiling over for months. Both President Donald Trump and Iranian officials have threatened further reprisals if either side attacks.

Trump announced on Twitter he would make a statement on the attack Wednesday.

"All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq," Trump posted to Twitter late Tuesday night. "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

There was no initial indication of casualties, according to a U.S. official speaking to USA TODAY on the condition of anonymity. Still, the official described the attack as "massive" and cautioned that the assessment was made in the predawn hours in Iraq on Wednesday.

It appears a hangar might have been damaged at the Ain Assad airbase, the official said. Troops stationed at that base did have advance warning of incoming missiles so they were able to scramble for cover, the official said. They’ve been practicing drills for some time.

"All is well" my ass.

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