12 Iranian missiles launched at the US military troops in Iraq in retaliation to the killing of the Iranian General. Tweeple share their concern on the Iran attack.
The US military troops in Iraq were attacked by Iranian missiles at their airbases. The two airbases, Irbil and Al Asad, in the west of Baghdad, saw a dozen missiles fired in retaliation to the killing of General Qasem Soleimani in the recent US airstrike at the Baghdad airport on the order of US President Donald Trump. Washington hasn't issued a public statement with regards to the casualties caused by the Iranian missiles. However, Trump tweeted 'All is well' and stated that casualties and damages are under assessment.
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 Iranian minister claimed in his statement that the attack did not aim to escalate any further war, but as a result of self-defence. However, this attack is raising concerns about a war between the two countries among the people.
Here is how Twitterati shared their concern on the possibility of war after the Iranian missiles attacked two US bases:
A lot is up in the air in the moment. With both the US and Iran now exchanging missiles, tensions are high.
— Richard Di Natale (@RichardDiNatale) January 8, 2020
Trump's considering his response, and where we go now is uncertain. But one thing is clear: Australians don't want another war. Not now. Not ever. #IranAttacks pic.twitter.com/qXS7qHq3dl
This is crazy now. What’s next.. #IranvsUSA #Iraq pic.twitter.com/GtAcd3hXCU
— 7eddy (@7eddy_777) January 8, 2020
#Iran launching its attack on US military bases in #Iraq. The Pentagon confirming 12 ballistic missiles. praying for all American service members there tonight. This is NOT a political moment — we must be UNITED in our defense and support of all American troops. #TrishRegan
— Trish Regan (@trish_regan) January 8, 2020
watch as a marine shouts in joy as a missile heading for the base he’s on is shot down. chilling footage. He didn’t want tagged but this was sent from a marine currently in #Iraq pic.twitter.com/P33P5xStex
— CC? (@c_cummins11) January 8, 2020
"It's coming, it's coming...third is coming"
— Nafiseh Kohnavard (@nafisehkBBC) January 8, 2020
Footage allegedly shows the moment that #Iranian missiles lands in #Iraq's Ain AlAssad air base that hosts #US troops pic.twitter.com/wlRQZgYk7C
My stepfather lost his mind in Vietnam and my brother-in-law never came home from #Iraq. If you care about military families, do everything you can to stop this war. #NoWarWithlran #EndEndlessWars pic.twitter.com/oASZFP2MeY
— The Mercenary (@themercenary) January 8, 2020
#Iran is in ridiculous propaganda mode - Iranian State media is reporting that al-Asad airbase was leveled and 30 American soldiers killed. In reality, zero American soldiers were killed, though there are some Iraqi casualties. #Iraq #IranvsUSA #IranAttacks
— Matthew VanDyke (@Matt_VanDyke) January 8, 2020
As news comes in of #IranAttacks, our thoughts turn to the innocent people in the region whose lives may be disrupted by escalating conflict,&also to our expatriate countrymen&women in the area. India has good experience of evacuating our people if needed. Let’s hope it won’t be
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 8, 2020
Also Read: US Airstrike kills two Iranian generals Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis
The saddest video I have watched today. “We love Americans but we hate your president.”
— DEPRESSING TRUTHS (@dpressingtruths) January 8, 2020
Meanwhile, Trump had the audacity to say ALL IS WELL. #IranAttacks #IranvsUSA pic.twitter.com/pDdjOHOUYF
There's no war that will end all wars.#IranAttacks pic.twitter.com/q3txcDSOzM
— Vishnu (@vishnuprasad_kv) January 8, 2020
#IranvsUSA#IranAttacks #WorldWarThree
— ALI JAIDi (@insanebuddy_aj) January 8, 2020
Understand that those two politicians have nothing to lose in this battle.
Only innocent people will pay for this. pic.twitter.com/nR9558PpcA
#IranvsUSA
— AjayMaan ?? (@TheTirelessoul) January 8, 2020
The War is not just fought by soldiers. That war is also fought by his family, friends. who wait's for him at home.
War is not an option #IranAttacks #IranAttacks pic.twitter.com/Jd0p3URFJc
“A man you can bait with a tweet is not a man you can trust with nuclear weapons.”#IranAttacks pic.twitter.com/LVclmMzFPu
— AlHajiOmoIlorin?????? (@DRealIlorinBoy) January 8, 2020
While soldiers are fighting, kids losing their parents, people are dying, Trump is eating his favorite meal because apparently, ALL IS WELL.#IranAttacks pic.twitter.com/nrjjpHI6oW
— Alezy (@sanaakb34794923) January 8, 2020