Reuters: Iran fires missiles at Iraqi bases in retaliation for U.S. strike on commander
BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran said it launched a missile attack on U.S.-led forces in Iraq in the early hours of Wednesday in retaliation for the U.S. drone strike on an Iranian commander whose killing has raised fears of a wider war in the Middle East.
Tehran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles from Iranian territory against at least two Iraqi military bases hosting U.S.-led coalition personnel at about 1.30 a.m. local time, the U.S. military said on Tuesday.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps confirmed that they fired the rockets to retaliate for last week’s killing of Qassem Soleimani, according to a statement on state TV.
The statement advised the United States to withdraw its troops from the region to prevent more deaths, state TV said.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq. Iran launches large attack on US-led forces in Iraq, Pentagon says.
Qasem Soleimani: Stampede kills 50 mourners at burial in Iran.
US has no plans to pull military from Iraq after confusion over leaked letter.
Trump administration officials begin drafting potential Iraq sanctions after Trump threat: report.
Trump meets with Saudi defense official amid Iran tensions.
Iran's Zarif says US denied him a visa to attend UN meeting.
Pompeo: 'Soleimani was not on diplomatic mission'.
Putin makes surprise visit to Syria, discusses security situation with Assad.
Yemen heads list of countries facing worst humanitarian disasters in 2020.
ASIA
Storms bring relief and danger to Australian wildfires. Australia fires: Almost 2,000 homes destroyed in marathon crisis.
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.
Rakhine: the new front in Myanmar's violent ethnic conflicts.
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
Guinea opposition confirms election boycott.
'Tragic and absurd': Sudanese refugees detained in Niger.
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'.
DR Congo measles outbreak kills 6,000 in a year: WHO.
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
Brexit draws closer as UK parliament debates bill to exit EU.
France calls on Britain to be flexible in post-Brexit talks.
Iran has responsibility to de-escalate tensions with U.S.: Germany.
Germany urges Europe to respond to Iran's nuclear violations.
Poland's Duda to forego Holocaust memorial event in Israel.
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
Pompeo, Esper arrive at White House after Iran attack on Iraqi base.
Security is ramped up in US cities and top landmarks including Arlington National Cemetery after Iran's chilling threat against 35 American targets.
McConnell: GOP will start impeachment trial, delay witnesses. Senate Republicans close ranks on rules for Trump impeachment trial.
Trump and Pelosi clash over Iran, impeachment.
Schumer vows to force votes on impeachment witnesses.
Venezuela's Guaidó forces his way into assembly after stand-off. Venezuela's Guaido sworn in as parliament speaker after stand-off.
Abrams: U.S. 'underestimated' Russian support of Venezuela.
Mexico's war on drugs: More than 60,000 people 'disappeared'.
US immigration: Mexican asylum seekers could be deported to Guatemala.
Puerto Rico declares state of emergency after wide quake damage.
Strong earthquake strikes Puerto Rico amid heavy seismic activity.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
National security adviser says Trump administration is 'looking at' declassifying intelligence on Qassem Soleimani amid mounting questions over whether Iranian general really was plotting 'imminent' threat to Americans.
Iranian MPs declare all of US military ‘terrorist entity’ after General Soleimani killing.
Charlie Hebdo: France marks five years since Paris massacre.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil spikes, stocks plunge after Iran attacks.
Oil prices surge 4% following attacks on Iraq bases.
Gold price surges amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Trade war: China’s refusal to lift grain quotas make Trump’s phase one import demands ‘more difficult’.
Facebook to remove deepfake videos in run-up to 2020 US election.
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