Trump Receives Report of Rocket Attack on US Military Base... "Discussing Response Measures"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Iran has launched a retaliatory attack against the United States.

On the 8th (local time), foreign media reported that the Ain al-Asad Airbase in Iraq was hit by a rocket attack. This base is where U.S. troops are stationed.

Foreign media, citing U.S. military officials, reported that there is no information yet on damage or casualties caused by the rocket attack.

Earlier, Iran vowed retaliation after Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, was killed by U.S. forces.

Iranian state TV also reported that attacks have begun on the Iraqi military base where U.S. troops are stationed. A representative of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps stated, "Dozens of missiles hit the Ain al-Asad base."

Meanwhile, White House spokesperson Stephanie Grisham said, "I understand that President Donald Trump has been briefed on reports that U.S. military bases in Iraq were attacked," adding, "President Trump is closely monitoring the situation and consulting with security officials on response measures."

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