<p>A top commander in Iraq's Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary network said Wednesday it was time for an "Iraqi response" to a US drone strike that killed the network's deputy chief.</p>

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<p>"That response will be no less than the size of the Iranian response. That is a promise," Qais al-Khazali, a hardline Hashed commander, threatened in a tweet. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Iran launched missiles at Iraqi bases housing US troops early Wednesday in retaliation for last week's US drone strike that killed senior Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani and Hashed deputy chief Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.</p>

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<p>In 2007, Khazali was arrested by American forces for his alleged role in an attack on a government compound in Karbala in the Shia heartland of southern Iraq, which left five American soldiers dead.</p>

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<p>He is now one of the most feared and respected Shia militia leaders in Iraq, and one of Iran’s most important allies in the country.</p>

<p>He was among the thousands of militia fighters, armed and wearing green camouflage military fatigues, who flocked to northern Iraq to battle Islamic State.</p>


A top commander in Iraq's Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary network said Wednesday it was time for an "Iraqi response" to a US drone strike that killed the network's deputy chief.

A top commander in Iraq's Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary network said Wednesday it was time for an "Iraqi response" to a US drone strike that killed the network's deputy chief. Also read: Iran fires 'more than a dozen' ballistic missiles at US bases in Iraq "That response will be no less than the size of the Iranian response. That is a promise," Qais al-Khazali, a hardline Hashed commander, threatened in a tweet. In Pics: Key facts about Al-Asad US air base in Iraq attacked by Iran Iran launched missiles at Iraqi bases housing US troops early Wednesday in retaliation for last week's US drone strike that killed senior Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani and Hashed deputy chief Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. Watch: Also Read: Iran's slain general Soleimani laid to rest in hometown Kerman In 2007, Khazali was arrested by American forces for his alleged role in an attack on a government compound in Karbala in the Shia heartland of southern Iraq, which left five American soldiers dead. Also Read: Oil prices surge to new high after Iran attacks US bases in Iraq He is now one of the most feared and respected Shia militia leaders in Iraq, and one of Iran’s most important allies in the country. He was among the thousands of militia fighters, armed and wearing green camouflage military fatigues, who flocked to northern Iraq to battle Islamic State.

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<p>Iran today fired ballistic missiles on US airbases in Iraq targeting Al-Asad and Irbil.</p>

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<p>The Pentagon said Iran fired "more than a dozen" ballistic missiles.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Iraqi's military said there were no Iraqi casualties after the&nbsp;ballistic missile strikes.</p>

<p>"Between 1:45 am and 2:15 am (2245 GMT and 2315 GMT) Iraq was hit by 22 missiles, 17 on the Ain al-Asad air base and ... five on the city of Arbil," the Iraqi military command said in a statement.</p>

<p>"There were no victims among the Iraqi forces," the Iraq military said.</p>

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<p>The US said Iran had launched missiles targeting its military and coalition forces stationed in Iraq.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"At approximately 5.30 pm (2230 GMT) on January 7, Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against US military and coalition forces in Iraq," Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Jonathan Hoffman said.</p>

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<p>"It is clear that these missiles were launched from Iran and targeted at least two Iraqi military bases hosting US military and coalition personnel at Al-Assad and Irbil," Hoffman added.</p>

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<p>After the missile strikes, Iran's foreign minister in a tweet said: "Iran took &amp; concluded proportionate measures in self-defense under Article 51 of UN Charter targeting base from which cowardly armed attack against our citizens and senior officials were launched."</p>

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<p>"We do not seek escalation or war, but will defend ourselves against any aggression," Zarif added.</p>

<p>Just minutes later US President Trump shot back in a tweet saying: "All is well, missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties &amp; damages taking place now. So far, so good!"</p>

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<p>"We have the most powerful and well-equipped military anywhere in the world, by far!"</p>

<p>Trump said he would be making a statement on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Iran had vowed revenge on the US after the assassination&nbsp;of General Qasem Soleimani who was killed in a US drone strike at Baghdad airport last week.</p>

<p>"These bases have been on high alert due to indications that the Iranian regime planned to attack our forces and interests in the region," a Pentagon spokesman said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the US Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) said it was banning all US-registered carriers from flying over Iraq, Iran and the Gulf after the missile attacks on US bases&nbsp;in Iraq.</p>

<p>Air France, UAE carriers Emirates Airline and low-cost Flydubai cancelled flights to Baghdad after Iran fired ballistic missiles on US bases in Iraq.</p>

<p>"We condemn this attack on Iraqi military bases hosting the coalition including British forces,"&nbsp;Britain's foreign secretary Dominic Raab said, adding, "We are concerned about reports of casualties and use of ballistic missiles."</p>

<p>Germany's defence minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbaue joined the UK to condemn the strikes calling it an "aggression".</p>

<p>"It is now crucial that we do not allow this spiral to continue," Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer told a television channel, adding, "it is now primarily up to the Iranians to refrain from further escalation."</p>


Iran today fired ballistic missiles on US airbases in Iraq targeting Al-Asad and Irbil. In Pics: Key facts about Al-Asad US air base in Iraq attacked by Iran The Pentagon said Iran fired "more than a dozen" ballistic missiles.

Iran today fired ballistic missiles on US airbases in Iraq targeting Al-Asad and Irbil. In Pics: Key facts about Al-Asad US air base in Iraq attacked by Iran The Pentagon said Iran fired "more than a dozen" ballistic missiles. Iraqi's military said there were no Iraqi casualties after the ballistic missile strikes. "Between 1:45 am and 2:15 am (2245 GMT and 2315 GMT) Iraq was hit by 22 missiles, 17 on the Ain al-Asad air base and ... five on the city of Arbil," the Iraqi military command said in a statement. "There were no victims among the Iraqi forces," the Iraq military said. Watch Video: The US said Iran had launched missiles targeting its military and coalition forces stationed in Iraq. "At approximately 5.30 pm (2230 GMT) on January 7, Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against US military and coalition forces in Iraq," Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Jonathan Hoffman said. Also Read: Iran's slain general Soleimani laid to rest in hometown Kerman "It is clear that these missiles were launched from Iran and targeted at least two Iraqi military bases hosting US military and coalition personnel at Al-Assad and Irbil," Hoffman added. Iran took & concluded proportionate measures in self-defense under Article 51 of UN Charter targeting base from which cowardly armed attack against our citizens & senior officials were launched. We do not seek escalation or war, but will defend ourselves against any aggression. — Javad Zarif (@JZarif) January 8, 2020 × After the missile strikes, Iran's foreign minister in a tweet said: "Iran took & concluded proportionate measures in self-defense under Article 51 of UN Charter targeting base from which cowardly armed attack against our citizens and senior officials were launched." Also Read: Oil prices surge to new high after Iran attacks US bases in Iraq "We do not seek escalation or war, but will defend ourselves against any aggression," Zarif added. Just minutes later US President Trump shot back in a tweet saying: "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!" 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 × "We have the most powerful and well-equipped military anywhere in the world, by far!" Trump said he would be making a statement on Wednesday. Iran had vowed revenge on the US after the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani who was killed in a US drone strike at Baghdad airport last week. "These bases have been on high alert due to indications that the Iranian regime planned to attack our forces and interests in the region," a Pentagon spokesman said. Meanwhile, the US Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) said it was banning all US-registered carriers from flying over Iraq, Iran and the Gulf after the missile attacks on US bases in Iraq. Air France, UAE carriers Emirates Airline and low-cost Flydubai cancelled flights to Baghdad after Iran fired ballistic missiles on US bases in Iraq. "We condemn this attack on Iraqi military bases hosting the coalition including British forces," Britain's foreign secretary Dominic Raab said, adding, "We are concerned about reports of casualties and use of ballistic missiles." Germany's defence minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbaue joined the UK to condemn the strikes calling it an "aggression". "It is now crucial that we do not allow this spiral to continue," Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer told a television channel, adding, "it is now primarily up to the Iranians to refrain from further escalation."

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