US-Iran Tensions HIGHLIGHTS: Tehran Claims 80 'American Terrorists' Killed In Missile Strikes
The United States and Iran tensions escalated on Wednesday after Iran launched over a dozen ballistic missiles at 5:30 pm on January 7 (Wednesday IST) targeting bases where US military and coalition forces are stationed in Iraq.
The attacks at the US bases are in response to the killing of its General Qasem Soleimani in a drone strike.
Soon after confirming the attack on US airbases stationed in Iraq, Iran warned the States and its allies against any retaliatory action.US President Donald Trump, in his first reaction after Iran's missile attack insisted that "all is well" and promised to make a statement to the nation on Wednesday morning (local time).
Meanwhile, airlines of several countries have decided to avoid the airspace of Iran in wake of the attacks. India also issued a travel advisory for Iraq asking its residents to avoid all 'non-essential' travel to the place.
Check all highlights relating to Iran attacks, stay tuned to this space.
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08 Jan 2020 04:10 PM
Iran says 80 'American terrorists' killed in missile strikes on US targets in Iraq
Iranian state television on Wednesday claimed that at least 80 ‘American terrorists’ were killed after Tehran launched 15 missiles on US targets in Iraq.
The state media also added that none of the missiles were intercepted, reported Al Jazeera. Adding that US helicopters and military equipment were ‘severely damaged’, the media outlet, citing a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) source, said that Iran had 100 other targets in the region in its sight if the United States took any retaliatory measures.
(ANI)
Iranian state television on Wednesday claimed that at least 80 ‘American terrorists’ were killed after Tehran launched 15 missiles on US targets in Iraq.
The state media also added that none of the missiles were intercepted, reported Al Jazeera. Adding that US helicopters and military equipment were ‘severely damaged’, the media outlet, citing a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) source, said that Iran had 100 other targets in the region in its sight if the United States took any retaliatory measures.
(ANI)
Iran threatens to attack Dubai, Haifa if country is bombed
Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that it will launch attacks on cities of Dubai in the UAE and Haifa in Israel if the Iranian soil is bombed in the future.
In its Telegram channel, the IRGC said that the two cities will be targetted in the third wave of operations if Iran was bombed, CNN reported. The warning came hours after Iran launched a series of attacks on US targets in Iraq including the targetting of two bases at Al-Asad and Erbil with over a dozen ballistic missiles amid rising tensions following the killing of senior Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in a US airstrike last week.
The missile attacks came in retaliation to the killing of Soleimani, who was laid to rest in his hometown of Kerman.
(ANI)
Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that it will launch attacks on cities of Dubai in the UAE and Haifa in Israel if the Iranian soil is bombed in the future.
In its Telegram channel, the IRGC said that the two cities will be targetted in the third wave of operations if Iran was bombed, CNN reported. The warning came hours after Iran launched a series of attacks on US targets in Iraq including the targetting of two bases at Al-Asad and Erbil with over a dozen ballistic missiles amid rising tensions following the killing of senior Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in a US airstrike last week.
The missile attacks came in retaliation to the killing of Soleimani, who was laid to rest in his hometown of Kerman.
(ANI)
Update:
State news agency IRNA said the earthquake was felt in Bushehr, site of the country's sole nuclear power plant.
State news agency IRNA said the earthquake was felt in Bushehr, site of the country's sole nuclear power plant.
Not looking for war with Iran but prepared to finish one: Mark Esper
Khamenei hits out at US presence in the Middle East
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has slammed US’ presence in the Middle-East region and said that this region does not accept US presence.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has slammed US’ presence in the Middle-East region and said that this region does not accept US presence.
United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab: We condemn this attack on Iraqi military bases hosting Coalition -including British forces. We urge Iran not to repeat these reckless and dangerous attacks, and instead to pursue urgent de-escalation.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has said that the missile attacks were 'a slap in the face' of the United States
‘Iran Armed Forces to more crushingly respond to any wickedness from US’: IRNA
Chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri said on Wednesday that Iran's response to any new wickedness from the US will be stronger and more crushing, state news agency IRNA reported.
Chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri said on Wednesday that Iran's response to any new wickedness from the US will be stronger and more crushing, state news agency IRNA reported.
US airbases attacked with 22 missiles, claims Iraq
Indian Airlines Asked To Remain Vigilant
Directorate General of Civil Aviation: We had held meetings with the concerned Airlines and have sensitized them to remain vigilant and take all precautions
Directorate General of Civil Aviation: We had held meetings with the concerned Airlines and have sensitized them to remain vigilant and take all precautions
Statement by Iraq after missile attacks by Iran
Iraq was attacked from 01:45 to 02:15 dawn on January 8, 2020, with 22 missiles, 17 of which landed on the Ain al-Assad air base, including two that did not explode in the Hitan area, and 5 rockets on the city of Erbil.
All fell on the coalition headquarters, as there were no casualties recorded among the Iraqi forces, and we will provide you with details later
Iraq was attacked from 01:45 to 02:15 dawn on January 8, 2020, with 22 missiles, 17 of which landed on the Ain al-Assad air base, including two that did not explode in the Hitan area, and 5 rockets on the city of Erbil.
All fell on the coalition headquarters, as there were no casualties recorded among the Iraqi forces, and we will provide you with details later
India tells all Indian carriers to avoid airspace of Iran, Iraq and the Gulf following tension in the region.
(ANI quoting govt sources)
(ANI quoting govt sources)
US troops were patrolling outside their bases after attack on al-Assad, military official says
US troops were actively patrolling outside their bases with Iraqi partners in the hours after Iran targeted two military bases that house US troops in Iraq, according to a military official who did not want to be named.
Drones and attack helicopters were flying around bases housing US troops, the official said.
US troops were actively patrolling outside their bases with Iraqi partners in the hours after Iran targeted two military bases that house US troops in Iraq, according to a military official who did not want to be named.
Drones and attack helicopters were flying around bases housing US troops, the official said.
Four major events in Iran today:
Iran launches missiles at US military bases stationed in Iraq
Qassem Soleimani’s funeral concludes. He was laid to rest, hours after the attacks.
Two strong earthquakes hit Iran today
Ukrainian passenger plane crashes in Tehran killing all on-board
Iran launches missiles at US military bases stationed in Iraq
Qassem Soleimani’s funeral concludes. He was laid to rest, hours after the attacks.
Two strong earthquakes hit Iran today
Ukrainian passenger plane crashes in Tehran killing all on-board
Flash : Iranian media says 80 people killed in missile attack
India Issues Travel Advisory For Iraq; advises to avoid all non-essential travel to Iraq
Travel Advisory for Iraq In view of the prevailing situation in Iraq: Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iraq until further notification. Indian nationals residing in Iraq are advised to be alert and may avoid travel within Iraq.
Our Embassy in Baghdad and Consulate in Erbil will continue to function normally to provide all services to Indians residing in Iraq.
(MEA)
Travel Advisory for Iraq In view of the prevailing situation in Iraq: Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iraq until further notification. Indian nationals residing in Iraq are advised to be alert and may avoid travel within Iraq.
Our Embassy in Baghdad and Consulate in Erbil will continue to function normally to provide all services to Indians residing in Iraq.
(MEA)
All passengers killed in Ukrainian plane crash in Iran
Iran emergency official tells state television that crash kills all onboard Ukrainian commercial airliner.
Iran emergency official tells state television that crash kills all onboard Ukrainian commercial airliner.
One of the Iranian ballistic missiles shot down, claims US
Two strong earthquakes hit Iran
Iran: Ukrainian Passenger Plane Carrying 180 Crashes In Tehran; No Sign Of Survivors, Say Reports
A Ukrainian plane carrying 180 passengers has crashed in Iran’s capital Tehran soon after its take-off, Iranian State TV reported.
'There isn't any sign of any survivors left after the Ukraine International Flight 752, carrying over 170 people, crashed outside Tehran,' Iranian news agency reported.
The crash of the Ukraine-bound Boeing 737 took place near Imam Khomeini airport in Southern Tehran, shortly after the take-off due to a technical issue, reports said.
A Ukrainian plane carrying 180 passengers has crashed in Iran’s capital Tehran soon after its take-off, Iranian State TV reported.
'There isn't any sign of any survivors left after the Ukraine International Flight 752, carrying over 170 people, crashed outside Tehran,' Iranian news agency reported.
The crash of the Ukraine-bound Boeing 737 took place near Imam Khomeini airport in Southern Tehran, shortly after the take-off due to a technical issue, reports said.
'All Is Well,' Trump Says After Iranian Attack At US Military Bases In Iraq
In his first response after the Iran attacks at US military bases stationed in Iraq, US President Donald Trump has said that all is well with US, even as he confirmed the launch of missiles at two military bases.
'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!,' he tweeted.
In an underlying warning to Iran, he asserted that US has the most powerful and well-equipped military anywhere in the world, by far.
'We have the most powerful and well-equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning,' he said.
In his first response after the Iran attacks at US military bases stationed in Iraq, US President Donald Trump has said that all is well with US, even as he confirmed the launch of missiles at two military bases.
'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!,' he tweeted.
In an underlying warning to Iran, he asserted that US has the most powerful and well-equipped military anywhere in the world, by far.
'We have the most powerful and well-equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning,' he said.
Days after Washington assassinated Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, Iran on Wednesday launched over a dozen ballistic missiles targeting at least two bases where US military and coalition forces' are stationed in Iraq, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.
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