80 'American terrorists' killed in missile strikes: Iranian state media
Washington/IBNS: At least 80 "American terrorists" were killed in the missile strikes on two United States bases in Iran by Iraq, Iranian state media said.
The missile attacks were carried out in retaliation to the US airstrike which last week killed Iran's top military general Qassem Soleimani who was buried on Monday.
The US Department of Defence on Wednesday said more than a dozen ballistic missiles, which were fired by Iran, hit at least two airbases housing US troops in Iraq. It said the missiles targeted two Iraqi military bases hosting U.S. military and coalition personnel at Al-Assad and Irbil.
The US said it will take all necessary measures to protect and defend country's personnel, partners, and allies in the region.
Posing unperturbed by the incident, 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."
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.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2020
Meanwhile, India has issued a travel advisory for Iraq urging people to avoid "non-essential" travels to the country.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted, "Travel Advisory for Iraq. In view of the prevailing situation in Iraq, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iraq until further notification. Indian nationals residing in Iraq are advised to be alert and may avoid travel within Iraq."
Travel Advisory for Iraq
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) January 8, 2020
In view of the prevailing situation in Iraq, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iraq until further notification. Indian nationals residing in Iraq are advised to be alert and may avoid travel within Iraq.1/2
(Image Credit: Pixabay wallpaper Not related to the original incident)
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