Iran Missile Attack on US Troops Tuesday – Multiple Sites Hit

Reportedly tens of ballistic missiles launched from Iran struck al-Assad Airbase in Iraq, an airfield currently in use by US forces. Page will be updated below as additional details become available.

Missile strike on US Troops Confirmed by Iran Revolutionary Guard

Video of missile launches on Iranian state TV#Iran #Retaliation #IranvsUSA #Iran #USA #UnitedStates pic.twitter.com/nvZHP8JsFu
— U.S. Military Update (@USMilitaryUpd8) January 8, 2020

al-Assad Airbase, Iraq

The base is located west of Baghdad, and is in active use by US military forces, who have been repositioning strategically in Iraq and the region the past couple days.

The US confirmed the missile attack, but did not provide any details on the damage or any casualties to US troops or citizens.

WASHINGTON (AP) — US official confirms airstrikes at Iraq’s Ain Assad air base housing U.S. troops.
— Aamer Madhani (@AamerISmad) January 8, 2020

Missile strike seen from nearby al-Assad Airbase

Video reportedly filmed from nearby #alAsad Airbase of the #Iranian missile strike on US forces

🇺🇸#Iraq #Iran #alassad #IranUsa pic.twitter.com/Ic24AlvZQr
— U.S. Military Update (@USMilitaryUpd8) January 8, 2020