BRKG Reports several ballistic missiles hit the US base in Erbil, Iraq
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Marie
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Thank you
SpokaneMan
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I think it exciting! Definitely better than a video game or movie!!! Come on Mister Dober Debbie Downer! Turn that frown upside down! LOL.
Pretty sure it was already in play. WW3 that is.
Which begs the question of to what degree did Tehran collude with Moscow?.....
That wouldn't change much of anything in Miami.
Doomer Doug
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Okay the first thing is this is really in KURDISTAN, which has a long and complex history with Iraq. So the US has independent diplomatic relations with the KURDS who happen to live in Iraq but have spent decades attacking Iran, Turkey, Iraq, Syria etc.
This might have been directed to the KURDS and only indirectly to the USA.
At any rate, the kurds have been fighting so long, and against so many different nations it would be hard to tell exactly who they pissed off to trigger this attack. Or it may have NOTHING to do with the KURDS at all. And that is why they call it the Middle East.
This might have been directed to the KURDS and only indirectly to the USA.
At any rate, the kurds have been fighting so long, and against so many different nations it would be hard to tell exactly who they pissed off to trigger this attack. Or it may have NOTHING to do with the KURDS at all. And that is why they call it the Middle East.
Okay the first thing is this is really in KURDISTAN, which has a long and complex history with Iraq. So the US has independent diplomatic relations with the KURDS who happen to live in Iraq but have spent decades attacking Iran, Turkey, Iraq, Syria etc.
This might have been directed to the KURDS and only indirectly to the USA.
At any rate, the kurds have been fighting so long, and against so many different nations it would be hard to tell exactly who they pissed off to trigger this attack. Or it may have NOTHING to do with the KURDS at all. And that is why they call it the Middle East.
Well said.
jward
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Missiles target US consulate in north Iraq, no casualties
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QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA
• Associated Press • March 13, 2022
BAGHDAD — At least six missiles were fired Sunday toward the U.S. consulate in Iraq's northern city of Irbil, with several missiles hitting the building, Iraqi and U.S. security officials said. A U.S. official said the missiles were launched from neighboring Iran.
Early reports suggested there were no U.S. military casualties, a senior U.S. defense official said.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because information was still coming in, said it was still not certain exactly how many were fired and exactly where they landed. It also wasn't clear if there were other casualties.
The Iraqi security officials said there were no immediate report of casualties from the attack, which occurred shortly after midnight and caused material damage in the area. They spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.
One of the officials said the ballistic missiles were fired from Iran, without elaborating.
The attack comes several days after an Israeli strike near Damascus, Syria killed two members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Iran's foreign ministry strongly condemned the attack Wednesday and vowed revenge.
On Sunday, Iran's state-run IRNA news agency quoted Iraqi media acknowledging the attacks in Irbil, without saying where they originated.
Satellite broadcast channel Kurdistan24, which is located near the U.S. consulate, went on air from their studio shortly after the attack, showing shattered glass and debris on their studio floor.
A security statement said Irbil was targeted "with a number of missiles" early Sunday, adding that security forces were investigating the incident and would release more details later.
The attack comes as negotiations in Vienna over Tehran's tattered nuclear deal hit a "pause" over Russian demands about sanctions targeting Moscow over its war on Ukraine.
www.stripes.com
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QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA
• Associated Press • March 13, 2022
BAGHDAD — At least six missiles were fired Sunday toward the U.S. consulate in Iraq's northern city of Irbil, with several missiles hitting the building, Iraqi and U.S. security officials said. A U.S. official said the missiles were launched from neighboring Iran.
Early reports suggested there were no U.S. military casualties, a senior U.S. defense official said.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because information was still coming in, said it was still not certain exactly how many were fired and exactly where they landed. It also wasn't clear if there were other casualties.
The Iraqi security officials said there were no immediate report of casualties from the attack, which occurred shortly after midnight and caused material damage in the area. They spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.
One of the officials said the ballistic missiles were fired from Iran, without elaborating.
The attack comes several days after an Israeli strike near Damascus, Syria killed two members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Iran's foreign ministry strongly condemned the attack Wednesday and vowed revenge.
On Sunday, Iran's state-run IRNA news agency quoted Iraqi media acknowledging the attacks in Irbil, without saying where they originated.
Satellite broadcast channel Kurdistan24, which is located near the U.S. consulate, went on air from their studio shortly after the attack, showing shattered glass and debris on their studio floor.
A security statement said Irbil was targeted "with a number of missiles" early Sunday, adding that security forces were investigating the incident and would release more details later.
The attack comes as negotiations in Vienna over Tehran's tattered nuclear deal hit a "pause" over Russian demands about sanctions targeting Moscow over its war on Ukraine.
Missiles target US consulate in north Iraq, no casualties
At least six missiles were fired Sunday toward the U.S. consulate in Iraq's northern city of Irbil, with several missiles hitting the building, Iraqi and U.S. security officials said. A U.S. official said the missiles were launched from neighboring Iran.
jward
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NRT English
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The Kurdistan Counter Terrorism Directorate said on Sunday the capital of the #Kurdistan Region came under attack at about 1 am on Sunday when 12 ballistic missiles targeted the US Consulate in #Erbil. #NRTnews #TwitterKurds
https://t.co/qrMQirDc48
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The Kurdistan Counter Terrorism Directorate said on Sunday the capital of the #Kurdistan Region came under attack at about 1 am on Sunday when 12 ballistic missiles targeted the US Consulate in #Erbil. #NRTnews #TwitterKurds
https://t.co/qrMQirDc48
theruminator
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Who the hell is Tyler Rogoway?
Heliobas Disciple
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That's it? They condemn the display of violence but it's not our business, refer to Iraq and Kurdish gov'ts?
Why am I not surprised.....
I'd say pretty high. As in - for certain. imho.
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hiwall
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Or did they collude with the White House?
Things are seldom as they appear.
theruminator
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And how does he have access to the state department?
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I was wondering the same thing - according to wikipedia:
The War Zone (TWZ)[1] is an online magazine oriented towards national security and geopolitical coverage and analysis. The magazine was created in 2016 by founder and editor-in-chief Tyler Rogoway. The publication stands "at the nexus of military technology, strategy, and foreign policy" covering the full spectrum of modern warfare across air, sea, land, space, and cyber domains, with an emphasis on providing geopolitical context. The site maintains a highly loyal audience of tech and defense enthusiasts, defense and national security industry professionals, and military members and veterans. It is the sister publication of The Drive and an imprint of Recurrent Ventures, a subsidiary of North Equity. While co-branded with sister publication The Drive, and hosted on the same website, it is an independent publication with its own masthead.[2]
excerpt from: The War Zone (magazine) - Wikipedia
Meanwhile, there is no tweet from the State Dept's own twitter page which is here:
theruminator
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Thank you!
Mongo
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Of course they were
Groucho
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Fewer than a month ago.
If they weren't reported as immediate fatalities, likely none died soon after. But closed head injuries can be insidious, and cause many problems down the road. They certainly aren't something to be taken lightly, and we have a huge percentage 9f service people who will suffer effects the rest of their lives due to the type of war we've been waging.If I'm remembering correctly, the last time a USA Iraqi base was fired upon the immediate press release was there were no casualties. later on it came out there were. I don't remember if there were any deaths, but soldiers reported head injuries.
Looked it up:
Up to 109 suffered brain injuries back in Feb 2020. I don't think there was any follow up as to fatalities that may have resulted from their injuries.
109 U.S. Troops Suffered Brain Injuries In Iran Strike, Pentagon Says
Of the 109 who were injured, 76 have returned to duty. But 21 service members who were taken from Iraq to Germany for medical care have now been brought to the U.S.www.npr.org
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Summerthyme
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Michael Knights
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My read: preplanned attack option on Soleimani’s birthday at exact time of his death against pre-vetted target K24 (Masrour’s TV) intended to further pressure Kurds in govt formation & hosting US bases (bonus effect). Trigger was Syria IRGC losses with no Vienna safety catch.
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My read: preplanned attack option on Soleimani’s birthday at exact time of his death against pre-vetted target K24 (Masrour’s TV) intended to further pressure Kurds in govt formation & hosting US bases (bonus effect). Trigger was Syria IRGC losses with no Vienna safety catch.
bsharp
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Diddling who knows what
OldAndCrazy
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Several missiles hit and no one hurt? Could it be that they were warned of the impending attack that was coordinated between country's? Nah.
jward
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The Associated Press
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Officials in Iraq and the U.S. gave different accounts of damage: A second U.S. official said there was no damage and no casualties at any U.S. government facility. Iraqi officials said several missiles hit the U.S. consulate, which is new and empty.
View: https://twitter.com/AP/status/1502825064735068161?s=20&t=seN92KxzxRJZn4-ecNvTCg
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OldAndCrazy
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Deleted already...
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She really has no concept of dimensions.
L.A.B.
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Plenty of room on the map for another NATO admission.
ioujc
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Yes, but I think war with Iraq is war with Russia by proxy. Who knows how fast THAT could go hot.....and I don't discount Iraq....I think they are quite capable of ALL forms of distruction, be it nuclear, bio or chemical ...from anywhere....off our coast, inside our country....too many insane jahidists.
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Why do I picture 0bama, Susan Rice, Kerry, Brennan and Valerie J, the Iranian 5 (just made that name up!), all on a zoom call with the State Dept telling them to completely downplay this? And meanwhile there's a meeting of responsible generals somewhere deciding to bypass the Iranian 5, who call Jill and tell her to wake up Joe? And a thoroughly confused Joe being led by whoever is more persuasive?
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theruminator
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I think if this skirmish got legs the panic would really insue.
zookeeper9
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If I'm remembering correctly, the last time a USA Iraqi base was fired upon the immediate press release was there were no casualties. later on it came out there were. I don't remember if there were any deaths, but soldiers reported head injuries.
Looked it up:
Up to 109 suffered brain injuries back in Feb 2020. I don't think there was any follow up as to fatalities that may have resulted from their injuries.
109 U.S. Troops Suffered Brain Injuries In Iran Strike, Pentagon Says
Of the 109 who were injured, 76 have returned to duty. But 21 service members who were taken from Iraq to Germany for medical care have now been brought to the U.S.
HD
Son in law one of them -- 100% medical retirement from the TBI - "non-injury" no fatalities at the time, 2 suicides so far since
These are ivy league best and brightest that brought us Benghazi, Afghanistan pull-out, and now by their brilliant display of moronic inability to project power because they believe LGBTQ... flags and woke training sessions will win us the next war they bring us China invading Taiwan.
The Biden crime family and Your neighborhood clueless democrat will be responsible for us mumbling and stumbling into WW 3. Only because your demo neighbor’s kids are out on $200,000 student loan debt at Oberlin taking gender studies with a minor in Lesbian comics in the 1970’s they ain’t going to be on the many front lines.
Maybe when we Force the kids of democrats to fight the next war on the front line, then maybe they will consider their policies with their heads out of their collective @$$’s. Hell for the reserves we can send in the clowns from the state department, we will even let them attack waving their inclusive flags!
L.A.B.
Goodness before greatness.
I was sure , anytime soon, the next line in their description of the attack was going to include the words ‘Workplace Violence.’
jward
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Intelli Times
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IRAN NEWS:Two Mossad training centers and suburbs of the US consulate was targeted in #Erbil
Farnaz Fassihi
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Breaking news: Explosions rock Irbil, reports of ballistic missile attacks near US base. IRGC media saying missiles targeted "secret Israeli base" in retaliation for the two IRGC members killed in Syria by Israeli air-raid last week. Iraq PM confirms & condemns attacks.
@IntelliTimes
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IRAN NEWS:Two Mossad training centers and suburbs of the US consulate was targeted in #Erbil
Farnaz Fassihi
@farnazfassihi
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Breaking news: Explosions rock Irbil, reports of ballistic missile attacks near US base. IRGC media saying missiles targeted "secret Israeli base" in retaliation for the two IRGC members killed in Syria by Israeli air-raid last week. Iraq PM confirms & condemns attacks.