Multiple missiles have been launched at Iraq from Iran targeting American military facilities, according to a U.S. official.
"This morning, courageous fighters of the IRGC's Air Force launched a successful operation called Operation Martyr Soleimani, with the code 'Oh Zahra' by firing tens of ground-to-ground missiles at the base of the terrorist and invasive U.S. forces named Ain Al Asad," the country's state-run news outlet ISNA reported.
A U.S. official confirms to ABC News that ballistic missiles have been fired from inside Iran at multiple U.S. military facilities inside Iraq on Wednesday morning, local time. The facilities include Erbil in northern Iraq and Al Asad Air Base in western Iraq, the official said.
(MORE: Iranian foreign minister says US 'will pay' for its 'act of war')A Defense Department statement said they are still working on initial 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," Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Jonathan Hoffman said in a statement.
"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."
A U.S. official confirmed that as of 7 p.m. Eastern time missiles were still inbound from Iran to multiple locations inside Iraq, specifically Erbil and Al Assad.
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The White House said it was aware of the reports.
"We are aware of the reports of attacks on US facilities in Iraq," according to a statement from White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham. "The President has been briefed and is monitoring the situation closely and consulting with his national security team."
MORE: Pompeo defends strike on Iranian general amid scrutiny over security threatThe attack comes days after the U.S. killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in a drone attack in Iraq.
The recent developments were likely to spark fear of a U.S. war with Iran. Iranian leaders have vowed revenge for the American airstrike against Soleimani, who the U.S. has blamed for the recent death of an American military contractor.
Trump and his top aides defended the drone killing of Soleimani, insisting that he was planning an attack on U.S. service members and diplomats.
"He was planning a very big attack and a very bad attack, for us, and for other people," Trump told reporters on Tuesday afternoon prior to the missile attack on U.S. sites in Iraq.
"He was a monster," Trump later added of Soleimani.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said in a briefing at the Pentagon on Tuesday afternoon that the U.S. was ready to retaliate for any attack launched by Iran.
"To our partners and allies and to the Iran regime, I would like to say we are not looking to start a war with Iran. But we are prepared to finish one," Esper said. "As I've told my many colleagues, as I spoke to them over the last few days, what we like to see is the situation be de-escalated and for Iran to sit down with us to begin a discussion about a better way ahead."
(MORE: President Trump backs off threat to hit Iranian cultural sites)This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
ABC News' Anne Flaherty contributed to this report.
trdeyoualbert 发表于 2020-1-8 13:38
又是英文跟老鼠一样
还没有ZT两字
大胸之罩 发表于 2020-1-8 13:41
这样可以了吗？
花心大萝卜 发表于 2020-1-8 13:44
嗨 iran和us打 然后开打地点在iraq 太牛逼了
有一天中国和美国打 感觉地点是台湾。。。 ...
Just4LD 发表于 2020-1-8 13:39
no engli
大胸之罩 发表于 2020-1-8 13:46
中国和美国打起来估计会亡球
rafael 发表于 2020-1-8 13:43
不愧为成吉思汗的后裔
花心大萝卜 发表于 2020-1-8 13:49
大家许诺了不扔原子弹的
匿名者 发表于 2020-1-8 13:51
中国和美国怎么打呀，太子党二奶村的家眷怎么办，都集体抓起来？
大胸之罩 发表于 2020-1-8 13:52
真要拼命的时候谁还管那么多？
大胸之罩 发表于 2020-1-8 13:52
真要拼命的时候谁还管那么多？
花心大萝卜 发表于 2020-1-8 13:54
可以往别家丢啊 哈哈哈哈 美国打了这么多次战争 丢过原子弹 丢过无人机 没一次丢自己陆地上啊 ...
大胸之罩 发表于 2020-1-8 13:56
总有还的时候
bintoo 发表于 2020-1-8 14:04
我只关心印度会不会参战。
Lease 发表于 2020-1-8 14:07
还是挺佩服伊朗的勇气的。
trdeyoualbert 发表于 2020-1-8 14:10
只能放手一博
跟当年上甘岭一个道理
Lease 发表于 2020-1-8 14:15
现在就看美国是否是个纸老虎。
理性的看，美国不是纸老虎。 但， 我们还是再看看。 ...
birdybirdy 发表于 2020-1-8 14:22
A U.S. official confirmed that as of 7 p.m. Eastern time missiles were still inbound from Iran to mu ...
trdeyoualbert 发表于 2020-1-8 14:18
你已经错了一次
哈哈哈哈
Lease 发表于 2020-1-8 14:38
我错了吗？
有报道说伊朗的火箭弹打死了美国人吗？好像没有吧。
trdeyoualbert 发表于 2020-1-8 14:40
你自己说伊朗不敢开战昨天在另一个帖子讲的
Lease 发表于 2020-1-8 14:44
是啊， 我是说过啊。
但如果伊朗的火箭弹是故意避开美国人， 只打一些设施， 我觉得这谈不上是开战。 ...
trdeyoualbert 发表于 2020-1-8 14:46
好你永远都是对的
Lease 发表于 2020-1-8 14:46
不要这样说， 我只是就事论事。
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