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Trump Tweets "All Is Well" After Iran Fires Missiles at Two US Airbases in Iraq

Tuesday, January 7, 2020 23:01
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By Tyler Durden / ZeroHedge

Summary:

  • President Trump has tweeted that “All is well!“

  • Iranian foreign minister Javid Zarif has tweeted:

  • Iran has launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against multiple bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq, an have threatened “more crushing responses” if Washington carried out further strikes.

  • Initially, nine rockets hit the sprawling Ain al-Asad airbase in the country’s west, the largest of the Iraqi military compounds where foreign troops are based.  The attack came in three waves just after midnight, AFP reported.

  • Iran swiftly claimed responsibility for the attack, with state TV saying it had launched “tens of missiles” on the base.

  • Iranian sources are claiming that the operation has a name: ’Operation Martyr Suileimani’. Iran’s airforce has reportedly been deployed.

  • Iraqi PMF announced the start of military operation “Overwhelming Response.”

  • No confirmed details on injured/casualties - ”working on initial battle damage assessments.” According to social media sources, the Pentagon has said that the Iranian missile attack resulted in casualties among Iraqis only

  • President Trump “has been briefed” is “monitoring the situation closely and consulting with his national security team,” and despite initial reports from CNN he was set to address the nation, the press secretary has denied that Trump will address the nation tonight.

  • The FAA has imposed restrictions for civilian flights over the Persian Gulf.

  • ISNA reports that Iran has sent a letter to The United Nations Security Council saying it’s not after war.

  • Markets are turmoiling: Safe-haven assets are soaring (bonds, bitcoin, and gold), Oil prices are jumping, and Stocks are getting slammed

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Rabobank’s Michael Every has an early hot-take on the situation:

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Update 16: President Trump has tweeted:

And Iranian foreign minister Javid Zarif has also tweeted:

Stock futures have erased almost the entire drop…

And crude has tumbled back…

As if it never happened.

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Update 15: Between President Trump’s silence (no planned address to the nation) and reports that Iran has told the UN Security Council that “it does not seek war,” futures markets have pared losses…

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Update 14: According to NBC’s Ali Arouzi, Iran has said 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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Update 13: The FAA has banned 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 misidentification” according to AP.

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Update 12: Iran has warned that if there is retaliation for the two waves of attacks they launched their 3rd wave will destroy Dubai and Haifa.

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Update 11: According to CNN, the White House is making plans for Trump to address the nation from the Oval Office tonight, although according to the NYT this won’t happen:

Meanwhile, according to Iran’s Mehr news agency and other sources, if still unconfirmed officially, the Iranian air-force has been has been deployed.

Separately, social media sources report that according to the Pentagon, the Iranian missile attack resulted in casualties among Iraqis only.

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Update 10: Amid reports from VoA that a total of 3 US locations have been hit in Iraq by Iran cruise missiles – Al Asad, Erbil and Taji – we now wait for the US counter-response: just after 730pm, US Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived at the White House, as did the Chairman of Joint Chiefs. In short, Trump’s entire war cabinet is now at the White House.

Meanwhile, in addition to what is clearly a military operation out of Iran, moments ago the Iraqi PMF announced the start of military operation “overwhelming response.”

And here is the clearest footage yet of the Iran ballistic missile launch against US targets in Iraq:

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Update 9: According to Iran’s semi-official news agency Tasnim, a “second wave” of attacks targeting an unidentified US base in Iraq. Meanwhile, the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, has issued a statement urging U.S. people to call back American soldiers from the region. The IRGC statement adds that more details of the missile attack will be published later.

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Update 8: The Pentagon has released a full statement on the attacks, claiming that more than a dozen missiles were fired from within Iran, and that at least two Iraqi military bases hosting US troops were targeted.

Meanwhile, more footage of the attacks has appeared on social media:

US F-35s have been scrambled from bases in Turkey and the UAE.

Meanwhile, Iran claims that a “second wave” of attacks targeting an unidentified US base in Iraq is beginning, according to semi-official news agency Tasnim. The IRGC is also threatening to attack any other countries that host US troops.

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Update 7: This is about to go to ’11′. 

US jets are reportedly “in the air” and leaving Turkey as stocks extend their decline, and oil futures continue to climb. Reports are claiming that shelling has stopped at Al Asad Air Base, and that roughly 35 rounds hit the base.

White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham: “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,” White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement.”

The Pentagon has confirmed that more than a dozen missiles were launched from Iran. “It is clear that these missiles were launched from Iran.” But others claim there appears to be some doubt.

Some media reports noted that the base has been visited by President Trump in the past, giving the attack a special significance. US military sources are saying that troops at the base are still in lockdown, though the attack is said to be over.

Initial reports on NBC Nightly News claimed US officials are looking into whether the attacks originated from within Iranian territory, a question that was also explored immediately following the Aramco attack late last year.

Iranian TV is already threatening “more violent responses” if the US retaliates for these latest attacks.

And so, Iran’s promised “historic nightmare” has begun.

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Update 6: The drop in S&P futures is accelerating as more senior US military officials confirm that a US army base in Iraq is under ballistic missile attack. The drop in S&P futures is accelerating as US and Iranian sources report attacks “all over the country.”

Brent futures have extended their gains to 3% on the news, which seems to suggest that the crisis between the US and Iran over the killing of Suleimani is far from over.

While details on casualties are still unclear, experts are saying that the weapons used were either cruise missiles, or short-range ballistic weaponry, or possibly a mix.

And we now have a statement from the IRGC claiming responsibility for the attacks: “The brave soldiers of IRGC’s aerospace unit have launched a successful attack with tens of ballistic missiles on Al Assad military base in the name of martyr Gen. Qasem Soleimani.”

Looking ahead, many are wondering if the fighting will reach Baghdad.

And the White House has confirmed that President Trump has been briefed on the attacks, and is monitoring the situation closely with his national security team at the White House.

Given the severity of the situation, it’s still strange that the US was slow to confirm the initial reports. A reporter for CNN is reporting that the Pentagon was slow to respond because officials were “sent home early for what was supposed to be a major snowstorm” in DC.

Nancy Pelosi was reportedly briefed about the attacks during a steering meeting. Her response to her fellow members? Pray….

Iranian sources are claiming that the operation has a name: ‘Operation Martyr Suileimani’.

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Update 5: Bloomberg has now confirmed WaPo’s reporting, adding that at least nine rockets have now hit Al-Asad Airbase. There have also been reports of IRGC commanders claiming to have launched “tens of missiles” at the base.

Al Mayadeen TV has also confirmed.

And just like that, ES is sliding, and Brent is spiking…

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Update 4: Confirmation at last.

After hours of vague and unconvincing reports about a string of attacks on US buildings in Iraq, the Washington Post has apparently confirmed that at least one of the attacks – the most recent to be reported – is real.

Reporter Dan Lamothe described his source as “very credible.”

Video of alleged Iranian rockets raining down on the American base has just hit Twitter.

So it looks like this really is the Iranian retaliation that we’ve been waiting for.

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Update 3: And the stream of strange reports of attacks and sirens at US bases and consulates around the Middle East continues, as a reporter for Al-Monitor, a credible English-language source of news and analysis on the Middle East region, claims another missile attack has been reported, this time at Al-Asad airbase in Anbar Province.

Reports claim that more than 30 missiles have been launched at the base, and still more are coming in.

Following reports of a siren heard at the US consulate in Erbil, Iraqi TV is reporting that flights into the local airport have been suspended.

Once again, Iranian media is reporting the attacks, though we must admit, the photo below doesn’t exactly look genuine.

The mainstream American press and Pentagon are still eerily quiet.

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Update 2: The UK tabloid Daily Mail is now reporting at “siren test” at Taji military base in Iraq, which it says is host to British and American troops. The report appears to have verified claims that at least five rockets have hit the base, and that sirens have been heard ringing out at consulates around the area, including Erbil, which we noted below.

Critically, the paper notes that some reports suggest that the missile strike might simply be a drill. It also noted that the alleged strike is unfolding just hours after a flurry of US airstrikes on militia bases in Western Iraq and Syria, targeting the Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Units.

One local journalist reports that his sources say the “attack” was merely just a drill, and that the base is “calm tonight.”

* * *

More unconfirmed reports are trickling in, this time from Australia-based cleric Imam Tawhidi.

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And a video purporting to depict a warning at the base advising personnel to “shelter in place” – though there’s no way of telling whether it is authentic.

* * *

Update: The Jerusalem Post has apparently picked up reports from Iran’s Fars news agency claiming that at least five rockets have hit Taji, potentially placing the lives of American troops in peril.

That means the reports of the attack, which were first circulated by unconfirmed accounts, have now been vetted by the mainstream press. Though some on social media claim that people on the ground in the area don’t see any signs of the attack, and are skeptical that this might be another Iranian attempt at disruptive media hacking.

And, as we noted below, markets are taking the news seriously.

Get ready for more hysteria about the dawn of WWIII.

Meanwhile, in reference to a separate incident, local media reports that alarms that sounded at the US consulate in Erbil were a test.

If these reports are true, it’s also notable that President Trump appeared to back away from threats to attack Iranian cultural sites during an “exchange” with reporters int he Oval Office ahead of his meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis Tuesday afternoon, per the Washington Post.

Though, in typical Trump style, Trump also defended the strike against Suleimani and suggested he wasn’t happy about restraining his rhetoric toward Iran.

Asked about the future of US troops in Iraq, Trump said the US would like to get out “at some point.”

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Following four days of increasingly belligerent threats from Iran and its leadership, unconfirmed reports claim 5 missiles have just struck a US base in Iraq.

The base is called Taji camp, and it’s situated about 17 miles north of Baghdad. Notably, US troops are housed at the camp.

If this is an Iranian attack, it’s notable that it’s coming at the end of the four days of mourning for General Qasem Suleimani, who was killed last week in an audacious drone strike ordered by President Trump while Suleimani was attending a meeting in Baghdad.

Ominously, the heavily-followed (though not official) twitter account @Iran, tweeted a threatening message a few hours ago…

Though the reports are unconfirmed, news of what could be the beginning of Iran’s threatened retaliation for the killing of General Qasem Suilemani inspired a slight pop in crude futures.

Gold jumped…

…while stocks are unhappy.

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/missile-strike-reportedly-carried-out-against-us-base-iraq

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    • Counter Analysis

      There is hope!

      Before the Iranian retaliation, I came across an article form WhatDoesItMean :https://www.whatdoesitmean.com/index3091.htm

      They posited that General Soleimani was sacrificed by the Supreme Leader for the sake of averting war with America and in exchange for America leaving Iraq. Though the assassination seems like the start of war, in reality, a war was inevitable given the paths of Iran and America. Iran was going to be forced to act due to sanctions, and their nuclear weapons ambition was going to force America to act.

      Soleimani was widely considered to be the second most powerful man in Iran. My guess is that he was the biggest barrier to peace. Any attempt by Iranian leaders including the Supreme Leader may have led to Soleimani instituting a coup and adopting an even more hard line. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Supreme Leader set him up and told him to go to Iraq.

      Even if true, the danger is far from over. Unclear is the internal situation in Iran. There could be groups vying for takeover if the Supreme Leader steps down, or even if he attempts to remain in place. Soleimani’s backers will not be appeased by the reportedly lackluster retaliation. But America could go a long way toward propping up the faction that is more likely to accept peace. Trump’s downplaying of the retaliation and lack of counter retaliation (so far) will help. Perhaps turning a blind eye to some sanction violations will further good will. However, it will take some kind of catalyst to allow open and realistic dialogue toward peace. When pursuing peace, there is always the danger of deception, but a tit for tat series of good will gestures can pave the way.

      In hindsight, maybe that leaked draft to remove US troops from Iraq was more than a draft. Perhaps most personnel were removed prior to Iran’s retaliation. This leak shows there is internal division within America trying to sabotage peace. Those screaming against Trump taking out Soleimani and facing Iran are the very ones who seek war. They want Iran to achieve nuclear war capabilities. They wanted to lift sanctions on Iran to enable military development. They seek war, just not quite yet, until Iran gains enough strength to weaken Israel and force the occupation and division of her land. The path is clear to see, and Trump by his actions has been doing everything to disrupt and change that path away from the apocalypse.

      There have been reports of dozens of US deaths. Of course Iran will claim US fatalities. American med-vac helicopters could even have been used to stage a mass casualty event, if in fact there are no casualties. Such a rouse helps Iran’s need to save face and minimize anger against the Supreme Leader. Even if US sources report fatalities, I won’t believe it until I see Trump retaliate because I do not believe Trump would allow that to go unanswered.

      It’s funny how Trump just can’t help trouncing his enemies. If there is a breakthrough in peace, Trump will get the credit and accolades. The rebels in congress have been forced to counter Trump by screaming for peace, so now they wont be able to scream for war when Trump pursues actual peace (hilarious).

      Time will tell what happens. Until then, I’m praying for true peace. Yes, of course bible prophecy will come to pass, but I will occupy and seek true peace until my removal, hopefully in the rapture.

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    • Counter Analysis

      I’m skeptical Iran took down the Ukrainian jet. It may have been destroyed by those who don’t want peace between Iran and America. I would suspect a supposed US ally or maybe the deep state, though the possibility exists that an Iranian faction against the theoretical peace effort brought down the jet to sabotage the peace effort of an inert attack on American positions.

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    • HypothesisFree

      Liar-In-Chief tweets “All Is Well” – WHAT A RUSE!

      This whole conflict could be solved if Putin steps in and takes out Nutjob-Yahoo and Kushner, putting Zio-Lucy-Fair-Eon Trump in his God-damned place!

      It could hardly be more clear that Donald Trump is a FULL-ON DemonRat RINO Z-Ion-mist Lucy-Fair-Eon Glow-Ball-List!

      CFR Members And Bilderberg Attendees Appointed By Donald Trump (Taken from the CFR membership and Bilderberg participant lists)
      - https://chuckbaldwinlive.com/Articles/tabid/109/ID/3582/CFR-Members-Appointed-By-Donald-Trump-Taken-from-the-CFR-membership-lists.aspx

      March 8, 2019 Donald Trump on video described the [Zionist/Luciferian led] Democratic Party as an “anti-Israel party” [WTF - Is Trump now even MORE ZIONIST than the Zio-DemonRats? Is that even possible?]:
      - http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/51231.htm

      Donald Trump [German-Jewish name Drumpf] is a knighted 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Jesuit “Red Dragon” [Luciferian Freemason]:
      - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci769_LETl4&t=150s
      - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJIGU62fapo

      Trump has admitted on video that his Luciferian Kabbalah ‘Tree of Life’ Award represents EVERYTHING he believes in/stands for
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrJW5A7ruLM

      [Trump] Kushner, Chabad, & Alex Jones EXPOSED w/ Matthew North [Trump seeks
      guidance from the Luciferian Jewish Kabbalah]
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMApMSpCjg0

      “Trump admits in his autobiographical book ‘Way To The Top’ that he attends Kabbalah classes” [which ONLY JEWS are allowed to take] – BIN user mothman777.

      ‘I am the chosen one’: [Anti-Christ] Trump again plays on messianic claims as he embraces ‘King of Israel’ title
      - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3QPkFk8h28 [Trump on video claiming this]
      - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xytjktfHNak

      On the heels of Trumps recent rally in Texas promising YET AGAIN to take the troops out of Syria [and getting HUGE applause from his useful idiot base of followers] Trump now admits US troops are staying in Syria to take its oil. “The only reason establishment power structures dislike Trump is that he’s always saying the quiet part out loud. Otherwise he serves them well.”
      - /politics/2019/10/we-want-to-keep-the-oil-trump-only-disliked-by-nwo-because-he-says-quiet-part-out-loud-3147126.html

      Pedophile Protector Mike Pence: Proof and Sources
      - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcSML_xYsWU

      For more information see my 4 cornerstone reports:

      - /v3/new-world-order/2018/8235.html
      - /v3/new-world-order/2019/8539.html
      - /v3/religion/2019/2546470.html
      - /v3/christian-news/2019/2580229.html

      Additional posts/reports by HypothisFree:
      - https://www.google.com/search?q=%22HypothesisFree%22+site:beforeitsnews.com&lr=&hl=en&as_qdr=all&tbs=cdr:1,cd_min:1/1/1990,cd_max:12/31/2060,sbd:1

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