President Donald Trump is expected to hold a press conference on Wednesday regarding the Iran missile strike. The Iran air-strike as the New Blender reported on Tuesday hit two U.S. bases in Iraq.
The Al-Asad airbase and a smaller base northeast of it at Erbil were targeted by the Iranian missiles. The U.S. has issued an initial statement saying there were no casualties, but that they are waiting for daylight before they can provide a full damage assessment. There are conflicting reports from Iraqi officials regarding casualties for military and civilian workers who have been supporting U.S. troops.
the News Blender 1/7/20.
President Trump announced via Twitter that “all was well,” following the air-strike, he added that he’d be offering a statement on Wednesday Morning.
All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2020
The Iran airstrike came just days after a U.S. led airstrike that killed Iranian General Qassem Suleimani/Soleimani, along with several officials from Iraqi militias.
The President is expected to speak at 11 a.m. eastern time.
Pres Trump Statement. WH announces Pres Trump will deliver remarks at 11am/ET in the Grand Foyer of the WH.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 8, 2020
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President Trump Addresses the Nation on Iran – LIVE at 11am ET on C-SPAN, @cspanRadio & online here: https://t.co/UWCQ7xPHyB
— CSPAN (@cspan) January 8, 2020
For an analysis of the Iran airstrike @ the News Blender.
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