Reports, rumors, in Iraq say warplanes were heard over Anbar in wake of attack on Taji base which reportedly killed several Coalition members and wounded others. At least 15 rockets fell. #breakingnews
What WE KNOW; Two US and one British personnel # have been killed in a rocket attack on Taji in Iraq, a US Defense official said. Also Iran’s Ali Shamkhani was in Iraq to coordinate removal of US FORCES this week.
We know that Harakat Hezbollah has threatened the “countdown” to remove US FORCES, see @Nasralshammari and also Akram Kaabi and Abu Ali al-Askari have warned US. Sadr slammed US for coronavirus today.
Canada warmed today about PMU cbc.ca/news/politics/…
Also @OIRSpox “The Coalition @CJTFOIR confirms more than 15 small rockets impacted Iraq’s Camp Taji base hosting Coalition troops, March 11 at 7:35 p.m. (Iraq Time). Assessment and investigation ongoing, follow @OIRSpox & @SecMedCell for updates.”
Now #happeningnow Al-Mayadeen says sounds of aircraft and helos near Ayn al-Assad, Pentagon: “US Pentagon official: we will deal with threats to US forces in Iraq using suitable methods.”
Possible reports of airstrikes near Albukamal ; this area was targeted in December after US contractor was killed; Israel has also struck the Iranian base here frequently 
The warplanes were “in identified” @AlbertoMiguelF5 ...
See @LawkGhafuri “Let’s all bare in mind that the Taji attacks is critical & dangerous development in #Iraq, as last time a US contractor died in #Kirkuk, the response was killing Qassim Sulaimani.” The cycle that led to the Jan 3 airstrike began on Dec 27 and before
IMPORTANT CONTEXT back in Dec
“We’re waiting for full evidence, but if past is prologue then there’s a good chance that Iran was behind it,” David Schenker, Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs, told reporters in a briefing.
reuters.com/article/us-ira…
“We’re waiting for full evidence, but if past is prologue then there’s a good chance that Iran was behind it,” David Schenker, Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs, told reporters in a briefing.
reuters.com/article/us-ira…
There are the pro-Iran militia paramilitary personnel you need to know about:
1. Hadi al-Amiri- Badr Organization
2. Kaabi- Harakat Hezbollah Nujaba
3. Askari - Kataib Hezbollah
4. Khazali of Asian Ahl al-Haq
5. Abu Faraj and Falih al-Fayyadh of PMU
6. Saraya Khorasani
1. Hadi al-Amiri- Badr Organization
2. Kaabi- Harakat Hezbollah Nujaba
3. Askari - Kataib Hezbollah
4. Khazali of Asian Ahl al-Haq
5. Abu Faraj and Falih al-Fayyadh of PMU
6. Saraya Khorasani
US is in state of emergency over #coronavirus and Iran also; yet this Iraq crises could be turning point; READ OUR DAILY BRIEF on US-Iran tensions @realDonaldTrump @SecPompeo mideastcenter.org/post/us-iran-a…
Also we are investing this “مراسلنا: القصف الجوي طال ميليشيا لواء حيدريون داخل الأراضي السورية”
Haeidirun is a group of PMU
orient-news.net/ar/news_show/1…من-هي-ميليشيا-حيدريون-التي-تنشط-في-مدينة-البوكمال
Haeidirun is a group of PMU
orient-news.net/ar/news_show/1…من-هي-ميليشيا-حيدريون-التي-تنشط-في-مدينة-البوكمال
What we know: The Pentagon is now confirming the 12 Americans injured in addition to three dead in the rocket attack. At least 18 katyusha 107-mm rockets landed in base.
Our #BREAKING report mideastcenter.org/post/an-attack…
Fast moving reports claims “airstrikes hit: Fatimiyoun in Al-Hizam and Sakk region, the hq of the Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades and the Iraqi Sayyid Al-Shuhada movement, and locations of the Iraqi Al-Nujaba movement in the Badam al-Bukamal.” We will investigate this
Important to know the 107 mm rocket is the Iranian hallmark exported to its allies see @Yossi_Mansharof
Also important to follow for updates @Adam_Lucente @JackDetsch_ALM @JasonMBrodsky @nafisehkBBC @PatrickOsgood
See for instance details on the launcher
See for instance details on the launcher
It is believed a third country, which some indicate was likely Israel, carried out strikes the same night
