Multiple rockets hit Taji base in Iraq

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1. Fars news official Twitter confirmation that it’s an Iranian IRGC attack and is just the beginning
   
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2. Senior US military source in Iraq to Fox News @JenGriffinFNC : “Under missile attack from Iran. These are either cruise missiles or short range ballistic missiles. All over the country.”
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3. US troops at Ain Al Assad airbase will not evacuate, stating that they are "defending" (@JenGriffinFNC)

4. MULTIPLE SITES IN WESTERN #IRAQ INCLUDING AIN AL ASSAD AIRBASE UNDER ATTACK (@JenGriffinFNC)

5. I am told from US official these are short range ballistic or cruise missiles being fired from Iranian territory at multiple US bases and targets inside Iraq. (@JenGriffinFNC)
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6. Multiple US sources confirm a coordinated missile attack by Iran on three US military installations in Iraq. No word on casualties at this time- via @alexplitsas

7. BREAKING: #Iran IRGC statement: "We warn all allied countries of the US that if attacks are launched from bases in their countries on Iran, they will be a target of military retaliation. We call on Americans to recall all their soldiers back home to prevent more damage.""
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8. We are aware of the reports of attacks on US facilities in Iraq. The President has been briefed and is monitoring the situation closely and consulting with his national security team".
   (Stephanie Grisham @PressSec)
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9. reports that US airplanes have taken off from UAE. IRGC has already warned that if US launches attacks from UAE then UAE becomes legitimate target for retaliation
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10. Shelling of Al-Assad airbase has halted with around 35 rounds hitting the base- military source to @CarlaBabbVOA

11. Huge:US official confirms Iran has also fired ballistic missiles at a US military installation in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, which provides facilities and services to hundreds (possibly thousands) of coalition personnel and CIA operatives.
    
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12. IRANIAN OFFICIAL POSTS PICTURE OF IRANIAN FLAG ON TWITTER AFTER ATTACK, MIMICKING TRUMPS
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13. Pentagon: At approximately 5:30 pm on Jan. 7, Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against U.S. military and coalition forces in Iraq...these missiles were launched from Iran & targeted at least two Iraqi military bases hosting US military & coalition personnel..."
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14. BREAKING: Iranian media is now reporting #Iran has fired a second wave of missiles on US military bases in #Iraq.
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15. U.S. Defense Secretary Esper and U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo have arrived at the White House
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16. IRGC saying Ayatollah Khamenei is in control centre cordinating attacks.
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    Iranian Air Force has been deployed.
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17. MY OPINION ON UPDATE 17: BIG NEWS, THIS IS NOT GOOD
    Iran Air Force has taken off from its bases. (Mehr News Agency)
    This is now Missiles and Air.
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18. @PressSec tells me POTUS is not planning to speak tonight
    (@hunterw White House correspondent)
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19. US official tells CNN that are no reports of US casualties at this time but an assessment is still underway. Reports @barbarastarrcnn
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20. BIG UPDATE: Iran is warning that if there is retaliation for the two waves of attacks, their 3rd wave will destroy Dubai and Haifa.
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21. BREAKING: CNN, Fox reporting no American casualties after missile strikes from Iran into Iraq. Some Iraqis have been injured, both news orgs say. (Matthew Keys - Award winning journalist)
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22. POTUS is currently in the Situation Room w/ Nat'l Security Advisers (@NorahODonnell)
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23. FAA just out with three NOTAMs banning US operations (US air carriers, US-registered aircraft, licensed airmen) over Iran, Iraq, the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
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24. U.S. FAA bans all civilian flights over Iran, Iraq, the Persian Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman "due to heightened military activities" and the "potential for miscalculation or mis-identification"
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    Iran is saying that if there is no retaliation from America for these latest attacks then they will stop attacking. But if America attacks then their response will be crushing and wide spread.
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25. PROPAGANDA WARNING: THIS IS AN IRANIAN MOUTHPIECE MEDIA
    Sources tell Tasnim: Hezbollah to hit Israel if US responds
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    IRAN: U.S. DEFENSES HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SHOOT DOWN ANY OF THE IRANIAN MISSILES- TASNIM
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26. Senior Defense Department official tells @Newsweek Zero US casualties at the moment. News came in at 8:51 p.m. EST
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27. Iranian missile bases are on alert to hit pre-set targets if necessary: Iranian media reports
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28. UK government spokesman following Iranian ballistic missile strikes on coalition bases in Iraq (where a number of UK troops are located): “We are urgently working to establish the facts on the ground. Our first priority is the security of British personnel.”
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29. SLIGHT U.S PROPAGANDA WARNING
    Senator Lindsey Graham calling the #Iran ballistic missile attack an "act of war" and states that the President has "all the authority he needs" to respond to it.
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30. IRANIAN JUSTIFICATION:
    IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER STATEMENT ON TWITTER
    Zarif: “Iran took & concluded proportionate measures in self-defense under Article 51 of UN Charter targeting base from which cowardly armed attack against our citizens & senior officials were launched.
    We do not seek escalation or war, but will defend ourselves against any aggression.”
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31. BIG UPDATE, TRUMP TWEETS ABOUT SITUATION
    Trump: “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.”
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32. Officials have said the US is awaiting daylight to get a full assessment of the results of the strike Earlier, an Iraqi security source told CNN that there were casualties among the Iraqis at base.
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33. Marco Rubio: “US was prepared for the attack launched tonight by the #IRGC @potus has a broad range of options available to respond. We will soon have a fuller assessment of this attack. Thereafter I am very confident he will pursue an appropriate response & act at a time of our choosing“
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