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Iranian missiles fired at two Iraqi bases housing US troops

Iranian rockets hit two Iraqi bases hosting US troops amid escalating tensions following US killing of Iran's Soleimani.Iran has fired more than a dozen rockets at two Iraqi military bases hosting US troops, the Pentagon confirmed. The rockets fired at the Ain al-Asad base in Anbar province and a base in Erbil early on Wednesday come amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington. The attacks follow the US killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in Iraq last week. Iran had vowed severe retailiation. Pompeo briefs Kurdistan PM Barzani on Iran missile attacksUS Secretary of State Mike Pompeo briefed Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Iran's missile attacks on two Iraqi military bases, including in Erbil, the State Department said in a statement. "The Secretary and Prime Minister Barzani agreed to stay in close touch as the situation develops," the statement said.IRGC commander says missile attacks 'first step': State TV Iran's missile attacks on US targets in Iraq was the first step and Tehran will not spare American troops, Iranian state TV quoted a Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) commander as saying. "The missile attacks today were just the first step (US President Donald) should think about withdrawing its troops from the region and not to leave them within our reach," Iranian state TV quoted the commander as saying, without naming him.from Iranian foreign minister Twitter account Javad Zarif @JZarif Iran took & concluded proportionate measures in self-defense under Article 51 of UN Charter targeting base from which cowardly armed attack against our citizens & senior officials were launched. We do not seek escalation or war, but will defend ourselves against any aggression.from us president Twitter account Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump 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! will be making a statement tomorrow morning.

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