Shortly after the missile attacks, Trump tweeted, 'All is well!' (Photo Credit: Twitter)
New Delhi :
Iran has launched over a dozen ballistic missiles targeting at least two bases where US military and coalition forces' are stationed in Iraq, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. According to Iranian state TV, the attacks were in revenge for the killing of the commander of Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards, General Qasem Soleimani, in a US drone strike on Friday, which was ordered by President Donald Trump. Shortly after the missile attacks, US President Donald Trump tweeted, "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."
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According to reports, Donald Trump is about to address the public over the Iran crisis. The White House press pool has been called to gather at the door of the Palm Room at the White House.
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US President Donald Trump will address the nation at 11 am ET (9.30 pm in India) today. He is expected to talk about the US-Iran tension including the missile attacks on bases hosting US forces in Iraq.
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Iran's defense minister says Tehran used short-range missiles in the attack against US targets in Iraq.
Iran's defense minister says Tehran used short-range missiles in the attack against US targets in Iraq, reports news agency Reuters
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United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab: We condemn this attack on Iraqi military bases hosting Coalition -including British forces.We urge Iran not to repeat these reckless and dangerous attacks, and instead to pursue urgent de-escalation.
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Iran:Ukrainian airplane carrying atleast 170 passengers and crew which crashed near airport in capital, Tehran. https://t.co/fW2TQaURj2 pic.twitter.com/tFWmOD2IkW
— ANI (@ANI) January 8, 2020
In view of the latest developments in the region, all our flights in and out of Europe will not be flying over the Iranian airspace. We will continue to monitor the situation closely: Singapore Airlines
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