According to reports 13 rockets just hit Al Asad Airbase.
The airbase is holding American Troops in Western Iraq.
BREAKING: Thirteen rockets hit Al Asad Airbase, which hosts American forces in western Iraq
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) January 7, 2020
https://twitter.com/markhughesfilms/status/1214688300646060032?s=21
Defense Secretary Mark Esper in a briefing at the Pentagon Tuesday said the U.S. was ready to retaliate for any attack launched by Iran.
Iranian TV announces first response to Soleimani’s assassination.
— TIMES OF GAZA (@Timesofgaza) January 7, 2020
There are confirmed reports of 6 missiles fired on US Airbase in Ain al-Asad (Anbar province) of Iraq. Casualties of US troops reported.
https://t.co/BLA9JesEoK
“Thirdly, 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.”
The attack comes days after the U.S. killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in a drone attack in Iraq.