Tasnim News Agency: Iran Hits US Base in Iraq in Retaliation Attacks after US Killing of Gen. Soleimani
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday targeted the US airbase of Ain al-Assad in Anbar province in western Iraq.
The attack on the US major air base in Iraq came after Iran pledged to retaliate the US assassination of top Iranian anti-terror commander, Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
“Tens of surface-to-surface missiles” were fired at the strategic airbase but the exact number is now known now.
The attack was later confirmed by the US officials.
The IRGC added that it would release more details about the strike.
The strike comes as no surprise since Iran had vowed to take a “harsh revenge”.
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Press Coverage From Iran On Tonight's Missile Attacks Against US Forces In Iraq
US base in west of Iraq targeted with tens of IRGC missiles -- MEHR News Agency
IRGC targets US airbases in Iraq in response to assassination of General Soleimani -- Press TV
Iran’s IRGC Warns US against Any More Provocation after Retaliatory Attacks -- Tasnim News Agency
IRGC warns US’ regional allies of becoming source of anti-Iran aggression -- MEHR News Agency
Iraqi Hezbollah Waiting for Iran's Tough Revenge to Act against US -- Fars News Agency
