US assessing that it destroyed 80 of the 85 targets it hit during Friday's wave of airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq & Syria, per @PentagonPresSec MajGen Pat Ryder. No US estimate on casualties
The head of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization says his country has begun construction of a new nuclear reactor in Isfahan
Iranian Foreign Ministry: The U.S. and British attacks in Yemen are an attempt to incite crisis and conflict in the region
Iraqi armed factions: Targeting the American Al-Omar oil field base in Syria with drones
The Pentagon: An evaluation of the strikes in Iraq and Syria showed that 84 out of 85 targets were destroyed or functionally damaged.
Biden in a message to the US House of Representatives: I did not violate the Constitution in the strikes on Syria and Iraq, and I will not hesitate to do so again
Biden in a message to the US House of Representatives: If necessary, I will direct additional measures, including against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard
Biden in a message to the US House of Representatives: The strikes on Syria and Iraq are aimed at deterring the Revolutionary Guard and its militias from threatening our forces and interests.
Biden in a message to the US House of Representatives: Iranian militias carried out attacks against our forces in Syria and Iraq, so a response was necessary.
Turkish Foreign Minister: We warn of the danger of a regional clash between Iran and U.S. and call for avoiding it
10 month agoIRGC Fatemiyoun Brigade announces one of its veterans was killed 2 nights ago by US airstrikes in Deir ez-Zur province, Syria
The US and UK have just conducted strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen from air and surface platforms, including F/A-18s. At least 30 targets were struck across at least 10 locations, according to two US officials
Iranian Foreign Minister: U.S. attacks against Yemen hinder a political solution in the region
10 month agoIraqi Prime Minister @mohamedshia announced one day general mourning for those who killed by the US attacks on Iranian Backed Groups in Iraq yesterday evening
Islamic Resistance in Iraq: We attacked the "Kharab al-Jir" base deep inside Syria with drones, and we confirm the continued destruction of enemy strongholds.
Russian Foreign Ministry: We call for a session of the UN Security Council to study the situation following the U.S. strikes
The Iraqi Parliament: The international coalition forces are now threatening the security, stability and sovereignty of Iraq and must be removed immediately
Leader of the PMF, Hadi Al-Amiri: The Iraqi Prime Minister must quickly end the foreign military presence
Tehran's ambassador to Syria: Yesterday's U.S. attack did not target Iranian bases and advisors
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry summons the Chargé d'Affairs of the US Embassy in Baghdad "to protest the American aggression"
ABC Network, citing the Director of Operations at the US Joint Chiefs of Staff: Our strikes included 3 facilities in Iraq and 4 in Syria
Iranian Foreign Ministry: The U.S. attacks represent a "dangerous mistake" that will lead to increased tension and instability in the region
Iranian Foreign Ministry: We strongly condemn the American military attacks on a number of areas in Syria and Iraq
The Iraqi government: U.S. falsified the facts by claiming that the strikes were coordinated in advance with us
The Iraqi government states; the recent ‘blatant’ aggression resulted in the loss of 16 lives, including civilians, with 25 individuals sustaining injuries. Additionally, there were damages to residential buildings and private property owned by citizens
Iran-backed militias targeted Harir Air Base in northern Iraq, where US troops are stationed
CENTCOM: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militia groups continue to represent a direct threat to the stability of Iraq, the region, and the safety of Americans. We will continue to take action, do whatever is necessary to protect our people, and hold those responsible who threaten their safety." - said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, US CENTCOM Commander.
10 month ago"This is the start of our response," @SecDef says in new statement
10 month agoJordanian aircraft are also slated to join in the US operation and have been assigned targets - WSJ
10 month agoPOTUS: "Our response began today. It will continue at times and places of our choosing."
