Pentagon: Iran attacked US military bases in Iraq

Jan. 07, 2020

People take part in an anti-war protest amid increased tensions between the United States and Iran at Times Square in New York, U.S., January 4, 2020. Credit: REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz.

The Pentagon said today that Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting at least two Iraqi bases that were reportedly housing U.S. troops. This comes after last week’s U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top military leader, Qassim Suleimani.

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Amy Ta, Rosalie Atkinson, Brian Hardzinski