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Thanks Thugs, very interesting day for Iran, I saw this, and there was a plane that crashed into Iran soil today as well. And wasn't there an earthquake too??? I don't know. But you just can't deny God's timing of things. He is in control.

 

Sidenote Thug you're such a rockstar thanks for always bringing the news. You're such a DV Thug!

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Iran is too broke for a war. This won't escalate and will be over shortly.

 

The mullahs only fired the missiles so they wouldn't appear weak in front of their citizens. It'll backfire among their hardliners when no US casualties are reported. I think that'll be the bigger scandal for them. I personally think they're heading for a coup.

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January 8, 2020

 

Zarif: We took equal measures in self-defense, and we ended

 

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Twitter: 

"We have taken equal measures in self-defense ... and we have finished," stressing that Tehran does not seek war or escalation, but will defend itself, after Tehran fired missiles at targets. American in Iraq today, Wednesday. 

Zarif added that Iran would defend itself against any aggression.

He added, "Iran has taken and completed proportional measures in the framework of self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, targeting the base from which a cowardly armed attack was launched against our citizens and our senior officials. We do not seek escalation or war, but we will defend ourselves in the face of any aggression."

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25 minutes ago, fancy said:

Thanks Thugs, very interesting day for Iran, I saw this, and there was a plane that crashed into Iran soil today as well.


Boeing plane crashes 180 passengers after taking off from Tehran


January 08, 2020
 
 
 

The Iranian news agency Tasnim reported that a Boeing 737, belonging to the Ukrainian Airlines, landed shortly after take-off from the Imam Khomeini airport in Iran, with 180 passengers on board.

This incident coincides with the tension prevailing in the region following the launch of Tehran at dawn Wednesday, "more than 12 missiles" at Ain Al-Assad base and another base in Arbil, Iraq, which includes American forces.

While the exact cause of the crash was not identified, the Iranian Tasnim Agency confirmed that a technical defect was behind the accident and that it had fallen shortly after take-off.

It is noteworthy that the US Federal Civil Aviation Administration announced on Tuesday evening that it banned American civil aviation from flying over Iraq, Iran, Gulf waters, and the Sea of Oman.

The administration said in a statement that it "will continue to monitor events in the Middle East closely."

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Iran is too broke for a war. This won't escalate and will be over shortly.

 

The mullahs only fired the missiles so they wouldn't appear weak in front of their citizens. It'll backfire among their hardliners when no US casualties are reported. I think that'll be the bigger scandal for them. I personally think they're heading for a coup.

And they will be far more Broke if Iraq would stop feeding them money through those auctions ..

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Ted Cruz: Iran missiles fired at Iraqi airbases were 'in a very real sense' paid for by billions that Obama sent Tehran

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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Tuesday he believed the missiles Iran launched at Iraqi airbases where American soldiers are stationed were "in a very real sense" paid for by the billions of dollars the Obama administration sent to Tehran in 2016.

Cruz told "Hannity" that Trump's predecessor wrongfully "appeased" Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in hopes of reaching detente, which only served to further empower the regime.

"If you look at Iran policy, I think you've seen a dramatic shift [under President Trump]," he said. "Under Barack Obama, as you noted, the policy was appeasement. The policy under the disastrous Iran nuclear deal under Obama was to give over $100 billion to Iran."

Cruz recalled how $1.7 billion in cash was sent via airliner to Iran -- "on pallets, in the dead of night."

 

IRAN LAUNCHES 15 BALLISTIC MISSILES INTO IRAQ TARGETING US, COALITION FORCES, OFFICIALS SAY
 

 

"In a very real sense, the missiles that we saw fired on U.S. servicemen and women tonight were paid for by the billions the Obama administration flooded the ayatollah with," he said, "If history teaches anything, it's don't give billions of dollars to people who hate you and want to kill you."

Cruz told host Sean Hannity that Iran continues to be "exceptionally dangerous," America under Trump is not likely to become enmeshed in a new war in the Middle East and that "hysteria" from Democrats and the press is simply an extreme expression of both entities' hatred of the president.

In the past, the Texan added, Americans would come together across party lines to defend U.S. action against malevolent forces like terrorists.

Instead, he said the Democrats are "lighting their hair on fire" and cautioning about an allegedly impending "World War III."

 

Earlier Tuesday evening U.S. timeIran fired as many as 15 ballistic missiles into Iraq, targeting U.S. military and coalition forces, officials said

The act was a major retaliation by the rogue regime after the U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian Quds Force Gen. Qassem Soleimani last week.

Ten missiles hit Al-Assad Air Base, one missile hit a military base in Erbil and four missiles failed to hit their targets, according to a U.S. military spokesman for Central Command, responsible for American forces in the Middle East. The attacks unfolded in two waves, each about an hour apart. Initial assessments showed "no U.S. casualties," a U.S. military official in Baghdad told Fox News.

President Trump tweeted a response late Tuesday evening: “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.”

Fox News' Frank Miles contributed to this report.

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Observers dispel fears that the Iraqi economy will be affected by the decision to end the foreign presence

 

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Observers and experts in the economic affairs played down the threats made by US President Donald Trump about imposing economic sanctions on Iraq, while they stressed that the decline in the Iraqi dinar exchange rate against the dollar recently is a slight decline that can be avoided by easy measures taken by the Central Bank of Iraq and the relevant authorities .

Despite what is being raised about imposing sanctions and what some are promoting by its effect on the Iraqi economy, observers have ruled out the US administration's taking such a step, stressing that Iraq has not violated any of the provisions of the strategic framework agreement with the United States, and that the decision to remove foreign forces who voted on it The House of Representatives, last Sunday, has nothing to do with this agreement.

Speaking to Al-Sabah, the Chairman of the Committee of Law Experts at Iraqi Universities, Professor Dr. Miri Al-Khakani, stressed that the strategic framework agreement signed between Iraq and the United States of America in the year 2008 is not limited to the security aspect, but rather includes cooperation in many economic, commercial and cultural fields, as well Cooperation in the fields of energy, health, environment, communications and other aspects.

He added that the resolution voted by the House of Representatives includes only an end to the presence of foreign forces in Iraq, and does not affect the economic relations as promoted by some, noting that the decision focused on ending the request for assistance from foreign forces, after the need for their presence had ceased with the end of the ISIS page. Al-Khaqani described the reactions issued by some parties in this regard as having political rather than legal dimensions, stressing that international law does not allow the imposition of sanctions on Iraq, as it did not violate any of the provisions of the strategic agreement, which was confirmed by several countries. Many of the world's major countries have expressed their commitment to Iraqi sovereignty, and have rejected the threat of US President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Baghdad if US forces are forced to leave Iraq.

France, Britain and Germany affirmed in a joint statement a commitment to the sovereignty and security of Iraq, as well as a commitment to continue fighting ISIS terrorist gangs.

For his part, German Foreign Minister Haikou Maas said: The threat of sanctions against Iraq is of no use, after US President Donald Trump warned that Baghdad might face sanctions "they had never seen before" if American forces were forced to leave.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry also expressed grave concern over the current situation in the region and worsened the situation between the United States and Iran.

Beijing called on its counterpart Washington not to abuse the force, and urged the parties concerned to show restraint.
As for Japan, its Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called on the parties concerned to solve the problems through diplomatic means after the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis, deputy chief of the popular crowd, with an American raid in Baghdad.

Mexico said it was concerned about the recent events in Iraq and Iran, and called on all parties concerned to exercise restraint and avoid escalating regional tension. For its part, the South African Foreign Ministry announced its support for the sovereignty of Iraq, and called for calm and dialogue, while the ruling National Congress Party described the American raid that killed Soleimani and the engineer as terrorism Country.

The Iraqi dinar recorded a slight decline against the dollar during the past two days, and the price of the dollar ranged between (1200 - 1350) dinars. In this regard, the economic advisor of the Society for Public Policy and Human Development, Prof. Dr. Jaafar Baqer Alloush, said in his statement to "Al-Sabah" that "the decrease in the value of the Iraqi dinar against the dollar is slight and represents a rate not exceeding 1.5 percent, stressing that the exchange rate will return to the previous His rule, in case fears dissipate, and the monetary authorities take remedies to stop any decline in the currencyHe added that these remedies must also withdraw on the stability of internal and external credit and the value of Iraqi government bonds in international banks.

Alloush stressed the importance of the government providing alternatives by stimulating production sectors and creating investment opportunities and climates to attract local savings and develop savings funds.

It is also possible, and talk to Alloush, to adopt oil imports to enhance financial sustainability by sound scientific methods, so that financial crises can be bypassed or at least mitigated. For his part, writer and political analyst Abbas Al-Ardawi confirms to "Al-Sabah" that the sanctions that the American President waved are not of value , Indicating that Iraq is abundant with many resources that can be a substitute for self-financing, especially since Iraq does not have significant financial obligations with the American side, not like the Gulf countries that have significant financial obligations with the American side.

Al-Ardawi added that Washington would collide with an international rejection if it took a decision to impose any sanctions on Iraq.

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A ban on US airlines flying in the airspace of Iraq, Iran and the Gulf of Oman


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The US Federal Aviation Administration said that it would prohibit American civil aviation companies from flying in the airspace of Iraq, Iran, the Gulf of Oman, and the waters separating Saudi Arabia and Iran, after Iran launched a missile attack on US forces in Iraq

Malaysia Airlines also said that it would stay away from Iranian airspace, and for its part, the Taiwanese company "EVA Air" said that its planes will not fly in Iranian airspace

Singapore Airlines also said it is diverting all flights away from Iranian airspace

"All Singapore Airlines flight routes are diverted from Iranian airspace," the company added in an email, without specifying the reason

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Oil rises to its highest level in months after the Iranian attack in Iraq


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On Wednesday, oil prices rose to their highest levels in months after Iran attacked American forces in Iraq, raising fears of an escalating conflict and disruption of oil supplies

At 8 am Baghdad time, Brent crude futures rose $ 1.32, or 0.90 percent, to $ 69.17 a barrel, after increasing earlier to $ 70.83, the highest level reached by Brent since September 2019

West Texas Intermediate contracts rose 1.32% to $ 64.30 a barrel. And earlier, he touched $ 63.44

Iran announced that it launched a missile attack on the US-led forces in Iraq in the early hours of the day in response to a US strike with a drone plane targeting Qassem Soleimani, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, whose assassination raised fears of a wider war in the Middle East

The US military said that Tehran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles from Iranian soil at at least two Iraqi military bases hosting the US-led coalition forces

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Iran claims 80 Americans killed in missile strike: Here is all you should know about the attack

The attacks came hours after US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the US should expect retaliation over the US killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike in Iraq on Friday. Iran says 80 "America terrorists" were killed in the missile strikes, but US president Donald Trump says "All is Well!

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A sprawling air base in western Iraq that hosted President Donald Trump during his first visit to a combat zone as commander in chief was one of two military installations where US troops are stationed that came under ballistic missile attack by Iran early Wednesday.

The attacks came hours after US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the US should expect retaliation over the US killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike in Iraq on Friday.

Here’s what we know about the bases and the scale of the attack on Wednesday:
15 missile fired, 80 killed in missile attacks claims Iran
Iranian state television said at least 80 "American terrorists" were killed in attacks involving 15 missiles Tehran launched on US targets in Iraq, adding that none of the missiles were intercepted.

But United States president Donald Trump said in a tweet that an assessment of casualties and damage from the strikes was under way and "All is well!"

Iran's supreme leader said a "slap in the face" was delivered to the US after the attack. "Last night, a slap in the face was delivered," Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a speech broadcast live on state television.

100 other targets in sight, more attacks in case of retaliation: Iran
State TV also said Iran had 100 other targets in the region in its sights if Washington took any retaliatory measures. It also said US helicopters and military equipment were "severely damaged".

Iran's army also renewed a demand for U.S. troops to be withdrawn from the Middle East.

What is the strategic importance of Ain al-Asad and Irbil bases?
During the past two years, both Trump and Vice President Mike Pence made unexpected visits to the base, which is in Anbar province and about 135 miles from the Syrian border. At the time of his visit, which he left for on Christmas night in 2018, Trump characterized the journey as harrowing and under the cloak of darkness.

US troops have trained Iraqi troops at the base, located in Anbar province northwest of Baghdad, as part of Washington's bid to build a force that could mount an offensive against Islamic State militants.

Aside from US and Iraqi forces, the air base has also hosted U.S.-led coalition partners Denmark.

Irbil Base: In October, Delta Force commandos stationed at the base started the operation in Syria that led to the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State. Eight U.S. helicopters, primarily CH-47 Chinooks, took off from the base, flying low and fast to avoid detection during the mission.

The president, along with Defense Secretary Mark Esper, Pence and Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, watched video of the raid piped into the White House Situation Room from surveillance aircraft orbiting over the battlefield. Pence visited the base in November.

Base has hosted Trump:
Over the Christmas holidays in 2018, US President Donald Trump stopped there and made remarks to troops during a surprise visit to Iraq, his first journey to a conflict zone since taking office in January 2017.

Base has been attacked before
In 2015, the base came under regular harassing mortar fire from Islamic State militants.

The same year, the air base was attacked by 25 Islamic State fighters, but the Pentagon said at the time that Iraqi security forces guarding the perimeter killed most of the combatants.

Five rockets landed on the air base last month but did not cause any casualties.

How many US troops are in Iraq?
As of December, there were about 6,000 US troops deployed in Iraq, which is a fraction of the peak number of 150,000 military personnel who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom, which lasted from 2003 to 2011. After Soleimani’s death, the Iraqi parliament voted to expel US troops from the country, which Trump then said would be met with sanctions.
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An Iranian message to Baghdad prior to the strike ... And Abdul Mahdi's office reveals its content

Resigned Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi - Archive

 

January 08, 2020

Resigned Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi - Archive

 

The media office of the resigned Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul-Mahdi, said he had received an official verbal message from Iran that the response to the killing of Qasim Soleimani "had begun or would begin soon."

According to a statement published by the media office on Facebook, the Iranian message said, "The strike will be limited to the whereabouts of the American army in Iraq without specifying its location."

He added: "At the exact same time, the American side contacted us and the missiles were falling on the wing of the American forces at Ein al-Assad bases in Anbar and Harir in Erbil and other locations."

 

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In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Shortly after midnight on Wednesday, 1/8/2020, we received an official oral message from the Islamic Republic of Iran that the Iranian response to the assassination of the martyr Qasim Soleimani had begun or would begin shortly, and that the strike would be limited to the whereabouts of the US military in Iraq without To locate them. And at the exact same time, the American side called us and the missiles were falling on the wing of the American forces at Ein al-Assad bases in Anbar and Harir in Arbil and in other locations ... Of course we had alerted as soon as we received the news of the attack the Iraqi military leaders to take the necessary precautions. We have not received any casualties so far on the Iraqi side, and we have not officially received the losses on the side of the coalition forces. And Mr. Commander in Chief has continued to follow developments from the beginning of the attack until this hour and is making the necessary internal and external contacts in an attempt to contain the situation and not enter into open war, Iraq and the region will be among the first victims.

Official spokesman of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
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He said that the Prime Minister warned the Iraqi military leaders to take the necessary precautions as soon as they received the news of the attack.

Abdul Mahdi's office indicated that the prime minister has not yet received any news of casualties on the Iraqi side, nor has the official losses on the side of the coalition forces.

The Prime Minister's Office said that Abdul-Mahdi, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, has been following developments since the beginning of the attack and until this hour and is making the necessary internal and external contacts in an attempt to contain the situation and not engage in open warfare, Iraq and the region will be among the first victims, according to the statement.

The statement expressed Iraq's rejection of any "violation of its sovereignty and aggression on its lands," and called on everyone to exercise restraint, prevail over the language of reason, adhere to international covenants, respect the Iraqi state, and the decisions of its government, and help it to contain and overcome this serious crisis threatening it, the region, and the world with a devastating, comprehensive war.

A statement by the Iraqi Joint Operations Authority said that 22 rockets landed in Iraq at dawn on Wednesday, indicating that 17 of them landed on Ain al-Assad air base, including two unexploded rockets in the Hitan area, west of the city of Heet, and 5 rockets in the city of Erbil.

The statement said that the rockets did not cause any casualties in the Iraqi forces.

The "Fox News" network quoted a spokesman for the US military's Central Command, in charge of the Middle East, as saying that a number of Iranian missiles had not hit their targets.

US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Jonathan Hoffman said in a statement that the two bases that were attacked were on high alert due to indications that the Iranian regime was planning to attack our forces and interests in the region.

The Pentagon confirmed that Iran fired at dawn Wednesday "more than 12 missiles" at the base of Ain al-Assad and another base in Erbil, which includes American forces.

"Everything is fine! There are missiles fired from Iran at two military bases in Iraq," the US President wrote in a tweet on Tuesday night. I will make a statement tomorrow morning! I will make a statement tomorrow morning. "

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Al-Nujaifi Front: Iraqi sovereignty has become questionable

 

 

Baghdad / Obelisk: The Salvation and Development Front, led by Usama al-Nujaifi, issued a statement on

Wednesday, January 8, 2020, on the Iranian bombing of Ain al-Assad base in Anbar Province, stating that Iraqi sovereignty has become in doubt.

The Front said in the statement received by the obelisk, that "what has happened what the Salvation and Development Front was warning about, it records its strong condemnation of the lame policy that made Iraq the scene of a conflict in which it has no camel or camel."

She added, "We are facing a historic responsibility towards our citizens, and it is no longer possible to justify the failure, failure and short-sightedness in dealing with the major events that our people pay a high price for their security and stability."

And the statement continued that "the Salvation and Development Front condemns the dangerous escalation in the American-Iranian conflict, and condemns the explicit transgression of Iraqi sovereignty that has become in doubt, and condemns the approach insisted on settling its accounts in Iraq," noting that "it is not acceptable that the Iranian side deliberately strike Iraqi bases that include American soldiers whose presence is still associated with agreements and agreements with the Iraqi side, and it is not acceptable for Iraqi blood to be underestimated by any party. "

She emphasized "her principled position, and the road map to respond to the deficit and the loss of control, the selection of a temporary prime minister for a transitional period whose mission is to legislate the required laws and conduct free elections, as well as to respond immediately to the demands of the popular movement to preserve an independent homeland with real sovereignty, hitting columns, must be decided." Corruption, and to bring to justice those responsible for the killing of demonstrators.

She pointed out that "without this, the state of collapse that could lead to an end to the unity of Iraq will continue, especially after the escalation of the speech of foreign agendas, the militias associated with the abroad, and the excess of the will of the Iraqi components and their right to have an opinion and role in the fundamental issues that concern People with all its components. "

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Al-Halbousi: We condemn the Iranian violation of Iraqi sovereignty

 

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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Muhammad Al-Halbousi, condemned today, Wednesday, the Iranian violation of Iraqi sovereignty, while calling on the Iraqi government to take the necessary measures to preserve Iraqi sovereignty from the violations taking place, and to remove the country from the conflict circle

Al Halbousi said in a statement, "Al-Akhbariya" received a copy of it, that "while we condemn the Iranian violation of Iraqi sovereignty at dawn today, Wednesday, January 8, we confirm our categorical rejection of the conflicting parties' attempt to use the Iraqi arena to settle scores, and in this difficult circumstance we renew our call to the government Iraq to take the necessary political, legal and security measures and measures to stop such attacks, and to work to preserve Iraqi sovereignty from violations, and to remove Iraq from the ongoing conflict, and not to be an arena for liquidation and fighting, or a party to any regional or international conflict.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives called on all parties to "exercise restraint and prevail over wisdom, and stressed the importance of the unity of the national position and the solidarity of national powers and events to confront challenges and preserve the country's stability, security and interests, and spare our people the scourge of wars."

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Despite Trump's denial ... Iran announces the killing of 80 Americans with missile attacks

Despite Trump's denial ... Iran announces the killing of 80 Americans with missile attacks
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 January 08, 2020 10:23 AM

Mubasher: Iranian news agencies quoted sources in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards as saying that the American forces in Iraq suffered heavy losses as a result of the attack with dozens of Iranian ballistic missiles at dawn today, Wednesday.

The Iranian Fars news agency reported that an official in the Revolutionary Guards revealed the killing of 80 American forces in Ein al-Assad and Erbil bases in Iraq, and about 200 wounded so far, as the wounded were evacuated directly from this base by helicopters .

On the other hand, President of the United States of America Donald Trump said that " everything is fine " , denying there were any losses.

In his tweet, on his official account, on the social networking site, "Twitter," the US President added that his assessment of the damages caused to the American forces in Iraq after the attack: "So far, we are very good ... We have the strongest army and are well equipped anywhere in the world, to a large extent." . "

The President of the United States of America confirmed that he would make a statement on Wednesday morning to clarify the circumstances of the attack .

In the same context, the Iraqi Army's security media cell reported that from 1.45 to 2:15 am today, Iraq was bombed with 22 rockets .

She added in a statement carried by the news agency "conscious", "17 of them have landed on Ain al-Assad Air Force Base, including two that did not explode in the Hitan area, west of the city of Heet, and 5 missiles on the city of Erbil ."

She added that all the missiles fell on the headquarters of the coalition forces, and there were no casualties recorded among the Iraqi forces .

This came after  a dozen ballistic missiles attack on two military bases in Iraq  hosting American forces adopted by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard .

And the US Department of Defense, "The Pentagon," it is working to assess the damage caused to its forces present in Iraq after an Iranian ballistic missile attack .

The Pentagon stated that it is clear that these missiles were launched from Iran and targeted at least two Iraqi military bases hosting military and coalition members at Ein al-Assad and Erbil.

In a statement, the Pentagon said that, given the dynamic nature of the situation, "we will continue to provide updates as they become available ."

He pointed out that in recent days, and in response to Iranian threats and actions,  the Ministry of Defense has taken all appropriate measures to protect its employees and partners .

And the US Department of Defense, "The Pentagon," said that the Iraqi air base Ein al-Assad, which includes units of the US military, was bombed by ballistic missiles .

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has claimed responsibility for launching ballistic missiles at US bases in Iraq, warning Washington of the consequences of the response, according to Iranian news agencies 

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Political analyst: Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is violated by the mediation agreement between America and Iran

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Political analyst Saif Al-Hiti confirmed on Wednesday that Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity were violated by the mediation agreement between America and Iran.

Al-Hiti told Al-Ikhbaria that the strike of Al-Asad and Erbil base, and bringing it out in a manner that is neither harmful nor harmful, is part of the mediation agreement that Qatar and Oman did.

He added, "Even Putin's visit to the region was going within the context of this agreement, which was signed in Iraq and the victim in Iraq and its infrastructure and violated its sovereignty and the inviolability of its lands."

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The Prime Minister issues a statement regarding the Iranian strike at dawn today

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Today, Wednesday, the Prime Minister issued a statement regarding the Iranian air strike on Ain Al-Assad base in Anbar at dawn today.

The presidency said in its statement: "Shortly after midnight on Wednesday, 8/1/2020, we received an official oral message from the Islamic Republic of Iran that the Iranian response to the assassination of the martyr Qassem Soleimani had begun or would begin shortly, and that the strike would be limited to places The American army was present in Iraq without specifying its location, and at the same time, the American side contacted us and the missiles were falling on the wing of the American forces at Ein al-Assad bases in Anbar and Harir in Erbil and other locations ... Of course we had alerted us immediately after we received the news of the attack. Iraqi to take precautions Crisis. We have not received any moment limit casualties among the Iraqi side did not officially come to us losses by the coalition forces. "

She added: "The Commander in Chief has been following developments since the start of the attack and until this hour and is making the necessary internal and external contacts in an attempt to contain the situation and not engage in open war, Iraq and the region will be among the first victims."

Follow-up: "And Iraq rejects any violation of its sovereignty and attacks on its lands, the government continues its efforts to prevent escalation and respect for all of the sovereignty of Iraq and not to overlook it and not to expose its sons to danger. To contain and overcome this serious crisis that threatens it, the region and the world, with a devastating and all-out war. "

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How did the world react to Iran's attack on American bases?

How did the world react to Iran's attack on American bases?

 08 January 2020 02:18 PM
Mubasher - Sally Ismail: A few days after the killing of the Iranian Quds Force commander, " Qassem Soleimani ", after a US air raid, Tehran on Wednesday retaliated by bombing US military bases.

However, the question remains. Are we witnessing a new escalation in the geopolitical tensions between Washington and Tehran ?, And what about the movements of high markets following this Iranian act?

And at the end of last week , the United States launched an air strike on Baghdad International Airport, targeting the Iranian military commander, Soleimani.

And Iran launched earlier today more than 10 ballistic missiles targeting at least two military bases in Iraq that host the American army and members of the coalition forces at the base of Ain al-Assad and Erbil.

In his first reaction from US President Donald Trump to the Iranian attack, he said: "Everything is fine. Iran has launched missiles at two military bases in Iraq."

He explained that the process of assessing losses and damages is taking place at the present time, noting that he will make a statement later in the day.

 

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The US president stressed that the United States has the most powerful army in the world that has the best military equipment ever.

Before the Iranian attack, Trump had threatened that the United States would respond forcefully and quickly to any retaliatory move by Tehran while advising Iran not to take such a step .

The Pentagon asserts that it will take all necessary measures to protect and defend Americans, partners, and allies in the region in conjunction with assessing the situation and the response of the United States.

In the same context, the US Federal Aviation Agency imposed restrictions to prevent United States civil aviation companies from operating in airspace over Iraq, Iran, Gulf waters and the Gulf of Oman.

 

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Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif confirmed that his country has taken appropriate measures in accordance with the principle of self-defense under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.

He continued: "We do not seek escalation or war, but we will defend ourselves against any aggression."

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For its part, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Line, in a tweet on Twitter , demanded that the use of weapons be stopped immediately in order to allow space for dialogue.

She added: "We are required to do our utmost to revive the talks. We have established relationships with many actors in the region and outside in order to calm the situation."

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For his part, the UAE Energy Minister said that OPEC is ready to deal with the recent tensions in the Middle East, stressing that no country accepts the possibility of oil prices rising to the level of $ 100 a barrel again.

The airlines reacted to the escalation of geopolitical tensions, as a number of international airlines announced the suspension of their flights in Iraqi and Iranian airspace.

"Air France" said that it had suspended all its flights in the airspace of Iraq and Iran until further notice, until the situation was monitored and in order to ensure the safety of its flights.

Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, EVA Taiwan and Malaysia Airlines also canceled flights to the region until further notice.

What about global markets?

And the impact of the strike spread across risky assets, to shade red in all global markets, as the Japanese stock market fell at the end of today's session with the Nikkei losing 370 points and Chinese shares also fell by more than 1 percent.

At the beginning of today's session, European stocks fell all their indicators, as the fall dominated the Wall Street futures contracts.

In contrast, investors moved towards safe assets such as gold , which exceeded the price of $ 1,600 an ounce for the first time in 7 years before reducing the severity of its rise later in trading.

Also, oil prices also witnessed strong gains, with Brent crude approaching $ 72 a barrel before reducing later, amid fears that the Iranian strike and escalation in the east would have negative effects on supplies.

With the hedge dominating investor sentiment in the current difficult times, they scrambled for government bonds, and the yield on US government debt fell .

Meanwhile, the bitcoin electronic currency rose to the highest level of $ 8,000 with the escalation of geopolitical tensions.

However, it is noticeable that the markets reduced their vulnerability to the Iranian attack on the American forces, with the fact that the US is calm and optimistic about the matter.

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