A display featuring missiles and a portrait of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,is seen at Baharestan Square in Tehran, Iran, in 2017. Photograph: Reuters
The Guardian: Iran threatens to hit US bases with medium- and long-range missiles
Tehran has list of 13 retaliation options for Suleimani killing
Military leader vows ‘tough, strong, decisive’ revenge
Iranian military forces have said they are prepared to use medium- to long-range missiles to attack US bases in the Middle East, in revenge for the assassination of the country’s most senior general, Qassem Suleimani.
According to a report by the semi-official Tasnim news agency, Iran has prepared 13 scenarios for retaliation, and the secretary of Iran’s national security council said that even the most limited of the options would be a “historic nightmare” for the US.
Ali Shamkhani told the news agency: “The 27 US bases that are closest to Iran’s border are already on high alert; they know that the response is likely to include medium-range & long-range missiles.”
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MIDDLE EAST
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ASIA
Chinese state media seizes on US killing of Iranian commander to paint Beijing as a force for stability.
China promises ‘relentless efforts’ to save Iran nuclear deal after US drone strike on Qassem Soleimani.
Australia fires: Almost 2,000 homes destroyed in marathon crisis.
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Kim Jong Un visits fertilizer factory; no mention of weapons.
South Korean President Moon calls for closer ties with North Korea.
Japan issues arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn's wife.
AFRICA
Libya chaos intensifies with drone massacre and rebel advances.
Libya: GNA-aligned forces say they quit Sirte to avoid bloodshed.
Europe warns Turkey over Libya intervention.
Algerian president calls Libya's Tripoli a 'red line'.
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Police deploy in C.Africa flashpoint district.
Nigerian army confirms Boko Haram ambush on troops commanders.
Nigeria-Cameroon border grenade blast kills nine.
Lesotho police chief links PM to wife's murder.
Train in vain: South African rail passengers left stranded for a day.
EUROPE
Iran has responsibility to de-escalate tensions with U.S.: Germany.
Germany urges Europe to respond to Iran's nuclear violations.
Brexit: MPs resume scrutiny of PM's withdrawal deal.
Russia's Putin makes rare visit to Syria, meets Assad.
Spain: Sanchez wins narrow vote to become PM. Spain's Sánchez narrowly wins vote to govern in coalition.
Austria swears in first female-majority Cabinet.
Cyprus judge suspends sentence for woman who lied about gang rape.
AMERICAS
Security is ramped up in US cities and top landmarks including Arlington National Cemetery after Iran's chilling threat against 35 American targets.
Trump and Pelosi clash over Iran, impeachment.
Schumer vows to force votes on impeachment witnesses.
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US immigration: Mexican asylum seekers could be deported to Guatemala.
Strong earthquake strikes Puerto Rico amid heavy seismic activity.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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Charlie Hebdo: France marks five years since Paris massacre.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Gold price surges amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Trade war: China’s refusal to lift grain quotas make Trump’s phase one import demands ‘more difficult’.
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1 comment:
Iranians seem bent on stoking fear and trying to force the US to abandon these US military bases, which is probably why they are being so transparent with what their 'intentions' are.
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