Iran Attack Iraqi Airbase

[albaqwerty]

where US and British troops are based.

https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/World+News/Middle+East/Iraq

[Mamyalynne]

Your link doesn't like me.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-crisis-us-air-base-rocket-attack-al-asad-erbil-latest-updates-a9274536.html

[Sam1960]

Couldn't open your link .....
https://news.sky.com/story/iran-launches-revenge-rocket-attacks-at-us-troops-in-iraq-11903432

[sanmac]

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51028954

[albaqwerty]

sorry about that Mamya, am glad you found an alternative, thank you.

It was breaking news about 23.40 and I spent a few minutes waiting for the 'net to have a link or 2 :-)

I just hope it doesn't escalate.

[ChillDoubt]

Whoever manned those missile batteries had best prepare for some ‘incoming’......and it’ll be in spades.

[Jackdaw33]

As far as I am concerned they can blast each other to eternity.

[albaqwerty]

thank you too Sam and sanmac.

Listening to talkRadio at the moment, varying reports are saying that it was expected so personnel had been removed. Yet to be verified.
A commentator said that any escalation depends upon Trumps reaction and number of casualties.

In the meantime, families of the forces have had their worry levels increased.

[Canary42]

Well, Chump has got the war he wanted. I hope his bone spurs stand up to it.

A total disaster, with possible World War 3 on the near horizon, which will mean Armageddon.

And all because the Yanks voted for a Barmy Blonde Bomber.

[Theland]

They will attack Israel.

[1ozzy]

^^Does it say that in the Bible?^^

[Jackdaw33]

Yet another prophecy coming true?

[Theland]

Yes it does.

[1ozzy]

Please don't elucidate here.
Maybe start a new thread in R&S.

[Theland]

Iran is in an alliance with Russia and Turkey as well as Syria.
A very dangerous set up for the Middle East.
President Erdogan has in the recent past called for an alliance of Muslim countries to wipe Israel off the map.
General Solemanis daughter called for action against the USA and Zionism.
An explosive mix.

[TonyV]

It is a worrying time where ever in the world you live.

[1ozzy]

When America, and others, stop meddling with other countries who knows how much peace and tranquillity there maybe worldwide

[TonyV]

From current news Trump seems to have locked himself into a corner, will be interesting to hear his response later today.

[1ozzy]

//The democratic ideal, at home and abroad, is simple and straightforward: You are free to do what you want, as long as it is what we want you to do.//

http://rozenbergquarterly.com/noam-chomsky-on-the-long-history-of-us-meddling-in-foreign-elections/

And everything else

[Theland]

If Iran has only attacked infrastructure and there are no casualties, Trump may be able to keep his finger off the button.
However, Iran has ambitions and they are well known in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and of course Israel, so it remains potentially explosive.

[emmie]

i am sure this is going to escalate into a major war, not WW3 as some seem to fear but another Syria..