Iranian officials had vowed to avenge Soleimani’s death as the region braces for continued escalation.
... [+]Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images: Iran has fired at least six missiles at an air base in Iraq housing U.S. troops in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s killing of top Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, beginning the revenge against the U.S.
promised by Iranian officials.that Iran launched at least six rockets on the base., “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.”
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