Daily Mail: Ayatollah says damp squib revenge raid for Soleimani's assassination is 'not enough' after Iran ineffectually fires 22 ballistic missiles at two US bases in Iraq - but fails to kill anyone
* Iran fired 22 ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing American troops early Wednesday local time
* Strikes are not thought to have killed any US or Iraqi personnel, though extent of damage is being assessed
* Ayatollah said US was given a 'slap' but strikes alone are 'not enough' and called for troops to be kicked out
* There are still fears for US troops after Iran-backed militias in Iraq threatened to carry out their own strikes
Iran has finally launched what it promised would be a 'crushing revenge' strike against the US over the death of General Soleimani - but succeeded only in damaging two airbases in neighboring Iraq.
The country's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired 22 ballistic missiles at the Ain al-Asad airbase in western Iraq and Erbil International airport in the north in the early hours of Wednesday, but failed to kill a single US or Iraqi solider, according to initial reports.
The attacks mark a significant escalation of tit-for-tat blows exchanged between the US, Iran and their allies since last summer - but falls far short of fatal strikes on commanders and troops that had been feared.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, speaking on Iranian TV shortly after the missiles were launched, described the strikes as 'a slap' and said they are 'are not sufficient (for revenge)'.
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More News On Iranian Reaction To Last Night's Attack Against U.S. Forces In Iraq
Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran's retaliation against US only 'a slap' -- Press TV (Iran)
Iran's Khamenei says missile strike a 'slap in the face' for US -- Al Jazeera
Iranian leader calls missile attack a ‘slap’ at US bases -- AP
Leader: Military Reprisal Not Enough, US Should Leave Region -- FAHR News Agency
Military operations won’t suffice; US corrupting presence in region must end: Leader -- MEHR News Agency (Iran)
Iran's Supreme Leader calls missile strike at bases a 'slap in the face,' warns it's not enough -- FOX News
Ayatollah Khamenei: US’ Corruptive Presence in Region Must End -- Tasnim News Agency (Iran)
US can’t evade consequences of assassinating Gen. Soleimani: Rouhani -- Mehr News Agency (Iran)
Iran President Describes US Eviction from Region as Main Revenge -- Tasnim News Agency (Iran)
President Rouhani: US to Leave Region after Assassination of General Soleimani -- FARS News Agency
IRGC: No missiles intercepted in attack on US bases, casualties reported -- Press TV (Iran)
US Army Sustains Heavy Casualties in Iran Missile Attacks -- FAHR News Agency
Over 80 killed in IRGC’s missile strikes on US airbases in Iraq: Informed source -- MEHR News Agency (Iran)
Iranian state TV claims 80 'American terrorists' were killed in missile strikes on military bases in Iraq - but U.S. official insists there are no reports of casualties and says troops were able to hide in bunkers -- Daily Mail
Soleimani killing: Iran warns US against further retaliation -- Al Jazeera
Iran 'threatens to hit Israel and Dubai if the US retaliates over missile attack' -- Daily Mail
Iran’s next responses will be proportionate to what US will do: Defense min. -- Press TV (Iran)
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