US-Iran Tensions HIGHLIGHTS: Tehran Claims 80 'American Terrorists' Killed In Missile Strikes

The United States and Iran tensions escalated on Wednesday after Iran launched over a dozen ballistic missiles at 5:30 pm on January 7 (Wednesday IST) targeting bases where US military and coalition forces are stationed in Iraq.The attacks at the US bases are in response to the killing of its General Qasem Soleimani in a drone strike.Soon after confirming the attack on US airbases stationed in Iraq, Iran warned the States and its allies against any retaliatory action.US President Donald Trump, in his first reaction after Iran's missile attack insisted that "all is well" and promised to make a statement to the nation on Wednesday morning (local time).Meanwhile, airlines of several countries have decided to avoid the airspace of Iran in wake of the attacks. India also issued a travel advisory for Iraq asking its residents to avoid all 'non-essential' travel to the place.Check all highlights relating to Iran attacks, stay tuned to this space.

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08/01/2020 14:28:31

Iran says 80 'American terrorists' killed in missile strikes on US targets in Iraq




Iranian state television on Wednesday claimed that at least 80 ‘American terrorists’ were killed after Tehran launched 15 missiles on US targets in Iraq.




The state media also added that none of the missiles were intercepted, reported Al Jazeera. Adding that US helicopters and military equipment were ‘severely damaged’, the media outlet, citing a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) source, said that Iran had 100 other targets in the region in its sight if the United States took any retaliatory measures.




(ANI)

08/01/2020 14:19:05

Iran threatens to attack Dubai, Haifa if country is bombed




Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that it will launch attacks on cities of Dubai in the UAE and Haifa in Israel if the Iranian soil is bombed in the future.




In its Telegram channel, the IRGC said that the two cities will be targetted in the third wave of operations if Iran was bombed, CNN reported. The warning came hours after Iran launched a series of attacks on US targets in Iraq including the targetting of two bases at Al-Asad and Erbil with over a dozen ballistic missiles amid rising tensions following the killing of senior Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in a US airstrike last week.




The missile attacks came in retaliation to the killing of Soleimani, who was laid to rest in his hometown of Kerman.


Tehran has threatened to strike inside America if Washington responds to the missile attacks.


(ANI)

08/01/2020 14:06:34

Update:
State news agency IRNA said the earthquake was felt in Bushehr, site of the country's sole nuclear power plant.

08/01/2020 13:58:05

Not looking for war with Iran but prepared to finish one: Mark Esper

08/01/2020 13:55:30

Khamenei hits out at US presence in the Middle East




Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has slammed US’ presence in the Middle-East region and said that this region does not accept US presence.

08/01/2020 13:32:18

United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab: We condemn this attack on Iraqi military bases hosting Coalition -including British forces. We urge Iran not to repeat these reckless and dangerous attacks, and instead to pursue urgent de-escalation.

08/01/2020 13:13:07

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has said that the missile attacks were 'a slap in the face' of the United States

08/01/2020 12:25:40

‘Iran Armed Forces to more crushingly respond to any wickedness from US’: IRNA




Chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri said on Wednesday that Iran's response to any new wickedness from the US will be stronger and more crushing, state news agency IRNA reported.

08/01/2020 12:15:39

US airbases attacked with 22 missiles, claims Iraq

08/01/2020 12:07:36

Indian Airlines Asked To Remain Vigilant




Directorate General of Civil Aviation: We had held meetings with the concerned Airlines and have sensitized them to remain vigilant and take all precautions

08/01/2020 11:51:22

Statement by Iraq after missile attacks by Iran




Iraq was attacked from 01:45 to 02:15 dawn on January 8, 2020, with 22 missiles, 17 of which landed on the Ain al-Assad air base, including two that did not explode in the Hitan area, and 5 rockets on the city of Erbil.




All fell on the coalition headquarters, as there were no casualties recorded among the Iraqi forces, and we will provide you with details later

08/01/2020 11:45:49

India tells all Indian carriers to avoid airspace of Iran, Iraq and the Gulf following tension in the region.

(ANI quoting govt sources)

08/01/2020 11:42:42

US troops were patrolling outside their bases after attack on al-Assad, military official says





US troops were actively patrolling outside their bases with Iraqi partners in the hours after Iran targeted two military bases that house US troops in Iraq, according to a military official who did not want to be named.




Drones and attack helicopters were flying around bases housing US troops, the official said.

08/01/2020 11:28:52

Four major events in Iran today:




Iran launches missiles at US military bases stationed in Iraq




Qassem Soleimani’s funeral concludes. He was laid to rest, hours after the attacks.




Two strong earthquakes hit Iran today




Ukrainian passenger plane crashes in Tehran killing all on-board

08/01/2020 11:07:57

Flash : Iranian media says 80 people killed in missile attack

08/01/2020 10:45:21

India Issues Travel Advisory For Iraq; advises to avoid all non-essential travel to Iraq




Travel Advisory for Iraq In view of the prevailing situation in Iraq: Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iraq until further notification. Indian nationals residing in Iraq are advised to be alert and may avoid travel within Iraq.




Our Embassy in Baghdad and Consulate in Erbil will continue to function normally to provide all services to Indians residing in Iraq.




(MEA)

08/01/2020 10:42:08

All passengers killed in Ukrainian plane crash in Iran






Iran emergency official tells state television that crash kills all onboard Ukrainian commercial airliner.

08/01/2020 10:40:51

One of the Iranian ballistic missiles shot down, claims US

08/01/2020 10:40:07

Two strong earthquakes hit Iran

08/01/2020 10:38:57

Iran: Ukrainian Passenger Plane Carrying 180 Crashes In Tehran; No Sign Of Survivors, Say Reports




A Ukrainian plane carrying 180 passengers has crashed in Iran’s capital Tehran soon after its take-off, Iranian State TV reported.





'There isn't any sign of any survivors left after the Ukraine International Flight 752, carrying over 170 people, crashed outside Tehran,' Iranian news agency reported.





The crash of the Ukraine-bound Boeing 737 took place near Imam Khomeini airport in Southern Tehran, shortly after the take-off due to a technical issue, reports said.

08/01/2020 10:36:52

'All Is Well,' Trump Says After Iranian Attack At US Military Bases In Iraq






In his first response after the Iran attacks at US military bases stationed in Iraq, US President Donald Trump has said that all is well with US, even as he confirmed the launch of missiles at two military bases.






'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!,' he tweeted.





In an underlying warning to Iran, he asserted that US has the most powerful and well-equipped military anywhere in the world, by far.



'We have the most powerful and well-equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning,' he said.

08/01/2020 10:34:26

Days after Washington assassinated Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, Iran on Wednesday launched over a dozen ballistic missiles targeting at least two bases where US military and coalition forces' are stationed in Iraq, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.