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In reply to the discussion: Iran launches missiles into US air bases in Iraq: US official [View all]SunSeeker
(52,026 posts)114. It is a large base, with bunkers to protect the personnel from missiles.
Last edited Tue Jan 7, 2020, 11:27 PM - Edit history (1)
To clarify, MSNBC said Iran reported that base was leveled with at least 30 dead. No confirmation (nor any statement) has been issued by the White House or the Pentagon at this timeregarding damage/casualties.
Trump did just tweet that "All is well" and that damage is being assessed.
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David Martin, CBS News, just said they DID come from Iran. Developing, of course
oldsoftie
Jan 2020
#24
Too late. They couldn't stop him from the targeted killing, and they won't be able to stop
still_one
Jan 2020
#18
Just maybe Congress might be able to put the brakes on this, but i am skeptical
still_one
Jan 2020
#39
I think wanting to charge for the airbase is just him making lame excuses to stay.
Gore1FL
Jan 2020
#77
Ironically before our targeted killing of the general, there were protests in Iran against the Irani
still_one
Jan 2020
#36
my nephew just went back for a 6 month contract. he is a retired 22 yr vet. he is an idiot
Kurt V.
Jan 2020
#54
Right now Trump is carefully weighing his next move in this complex game of 2-D tic-tac-toe nt
Xipe Totec
Jan 2020
#55
Manu Raju (CNN): IRGC then says in a footnote, "This time we will respond to you in America"
Dennis Donovan
Jan 2020
#71
Per MSNBC, Iran says the US Al-Asad air base in Iraq has been leveled, with at least 30 dead.
SunSeeker
Jan 2020
#91
I'm not sure where BDD's getting those figures from - CNN is saying no US casualties (so far)
Dennis Donovan
Jan 2020
#98
Of course they did it and of course they took credit it for it as they are under
cstanleytech
Jan 2020
#109
I would not be surprised. In fact I wonder if the Iranian leadership arranged for the killing of the
cstanleytech
Jan 2020
#113
"many thought that he would eventually become President" Which is why those in power
cstanleytech
Jan 2020
#125
Sounds more like sabre rattling than anything and my bet is they are hoping that Trump will
cstanleytech
Jan 2020
#112