President Trump on Saturday warned Iran that if it retaliates for the killing of Qassem Soleimani, it risks facing U.S. attacks on 52 targets, including a number that are 'at a very high level & important to Iran & the Iranian culture.'
On Sunday, U.S.-led international coalition against ISIS said it had paused training and support of Iraqi security forces due to repeated rocket attacks on bases housing its troops.Trump said Friday the attack was undertaken to prevent war and further bloodshed for Americans who had been targeted by Soleimani in future operations.
But the White House has yet to offer the public proof that the general's plans were significantly out of line with his history of directing Iran's proxy wars and covert operations, whichThe White House blamed violent protests earlier this week at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on the general.was"threatening to commit war crimes."
Some congressional leaders, including U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-California, have said Americans deserve to see the evidence behind the targeting of Soleimani. “This classified War Powers Act notification delivered to Congress raises more questions than it answers," she said."This document prompts serious and urgent questions about the timing, manner and justification of the Administration’s decision to engage in hostilities against Iran.
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