US President Donald Trump tweeted that ‘all is well’ after two bases in Iraq housing US troops were targeted by Iran has insisted ‘All is well!’ after Iran fired missiles at two military bases in Iraq housing US troops.
Iran struck back at the US for the killing of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, firing a series of ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing US troops White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement: ‘The president has been briefed and is monitoring the situation closely and consulting with his national security team.’
Two Iraqi security officials said at least one of the missiles appeared to have struck a plane at the base, igniting a fire. It was not immediately clear whether it was an Iraqi or US jet. He did not meet with any Iraqi officials at the time, and his visit inflamed sensitivities about the continued presence of US forces in Iraq. Vice President Mike Pence also has visited the base.