Iran has launched more than a dozen missiles at Iraqi bases hosting US and coalition troops, declaring the strikes to be retaliation for the killing last week of top general Qassem Suleimani.

Al-Asad air base in Iraq’s Anbar province, which hosts a US contingent, was hit at least six times, the US military confirmed. The Pentagon said at least one other base in the northern city of Erbil was targeted in the attack, which began at about 1.30am local time on Wednesday (10.30pm GMT).

There were no immediate reports of casualties from the attacks and both sides showed signs they were keen not to escalate further.


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Iran has launched ballistic missiles targeting the US presence in Iraq, including Ain Assad airbase. US President Donald Trump has said he will deliver a speech later on Wednesday. Follow DW for the latest updates.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched over a dozen ballistic missiles at at least two US targets in Iraq in retaliation for the killing of Quds Force leader Qassem Soleimani.
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said Tehran "concluded proportionate measures in self-defense" after the second wave of missiles.
US President Donald Trump said he will deliver a speech on Wednesday after an assessment of damages and casualties.