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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Pentagon: Iran attacked US military bases in Iraq

    The Pentagon said today that Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting at least two Iraqi bases that were reportedly housing U.S. troops.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 8, 2020 • 1 min read

    The Pentagon said today that Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting at least two Iraqi bases that were reportedly housing U.S. troops. The Iranian regime said in a statement announcing the attack that “the fierce revenge by the Revolutionary Guards has begun.”

    This comes after last week’s U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top military leader, Qassim Suleimani.

    On Sunday, President Trump tweeted, “Should Iran strike any U.S. person or target, the United States will quickly & fully strike back, & perhaps in a disproportionate manner.” **This is a developing story.

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    Pentagon: Iran attacked US military bases in Iraq
    1. 0:00Pentagon: Iran attacked US military bases in IraqYou’re reading this
    2. 13:06Military draft: What you need to know
    3. 23:06Top three players in ‘Jeopardy!’ history to face off
    4. 32:06Blues musician Cedric Burnside carries on the tradition of his grandfather
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