Ballistic Missiles May Have Been Used In Huge Strike On US Base In Iraq

01-20-2024 • https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler Durden

Reuters cites an official who said "the base was hit by ballistic missiles but he left open the possibility it was struck by rockets." This has led to some speculation that ballistic missiles could have been fired on the US outpost from Iranian territory.

But Reuters also notes, "Two security sources in Iraq and one government source said the base was hit by multiple rockets fired from inside Iraq." One regional analyst has gathered sources to detail the following...

This is the very same base that Iran retaliated against with ballistic missiles in January 2020, as revenge for the US assassination by drone strike of IRGC Quds Force General Qasem Soleimani.

A missile barrage has reportedly struck the Al-Asad Airbase — a U.S. military facility maintained in Iraq since 2003 — according to Reuters accompanied by videos on X alleging to show the missiles raining down:

Some updates:

- Not rockets, but tactical ballistic missiles;
- U.S. injuries confirmed;
- 15+ U.S. Patriot missiles were launched to intercept, but some missiles still got through -- meaning attack was BIG;
- #Iran-directed "Islamic Resistance in #Iraq" claimed responsibility. https://t.co/E858p7PNRz
— Charles Lister (@Charles_Lister) January 20, 2024

????????????????BREAKING: ROCKET BARRAGE HITS U.S BASE IN IRAQ

Ain Al-Assad base in western Iraq, housing American forces, was reportedly hit by 20 rockets in a severe missile attack.

Hezbollah in Iraq has reportedly claimed responsibility, stating the attack targeted American troops.… pic.twitter.com/GokK35aNzk
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 20, 2024