Re: #42 - Main news thread - conflicts, terrorism, crisis from around the globe

[Zambeezi]

Aurora Intel
‏@AuroraIntel
Initial reports of a rocket attack on Ain Al Assad airbase in #Iraq which hosts #US/coalition forces.
Reports from BBC and VOA correspondents.
https://twitter.com/AuroraIntel/status/1214679338865565696

hi badge yer back

Breaking: rocket attack against coalition and U.S forces in Ain Assad base in Al Anbar province Iraq  عاجل هجوم صاروخي على قاعدة عين الاسد في الانبار pic.twitter.com/sDoz0SxbTX

— Steven nabil (@thestevennabil) January 7, 2020

NEW: Defense official tells me that Al-Asad airbase that houses US & coalition troops in Iraq has been hit with 6 rockets. Not clear if there are any casualties.

— Jack Detsch (@JackDetsch_ALM) January 7, 2020

#Breaking #Update
Sources at the location reports of more incoming rockets on Ain AlAssad air base where most of #US troops are stationed in #Iraq https://t.co/XJuHR0V9M6

— Nafiseh Kohnavard (@nafisehkBBC) January 7, 2020

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#alasad base is being hit now with indirect fire, rounds are still coming in, about 30 so far, according to a military source #BreakingNews #Iraq

— Carla Babb (@CarlaBabbVOA) January 7, 2020

Coordinate attack underway on #Iraq and US armed forces base in western Iraq. https://t.co/K2Hh48A5dm

— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) January 7, 2020

[Mr Badger]

WW3 Updates
@ww3updates
25s25 seconds ago

URGENT: Missile launches have been reported as detected. Please remain calm, it may be a "dud".

https://twitter.com/ww3updates/status/1214682807143788545

[Mr Badger]

Hi Zambeezi, yep back from the fun and games, possibly just in time for the fireworks it seems!

[Zambeezi]

Hope all is well w/ you. srsly. hospitals r not 'fun'. cheers mate!

According to locals from Baghdadi, the most rockets have fallen on the surroundings of the base.

— TØM CΛT (@TomtheBasedCat) January 7, 2020

[FoShizzle]

Here we gooooooo

[Mr Badger]

WW3 Updates
‏@ww3updates
37s38 seconds ago

CONFIRMED: DEFENSE OFFICIALS CONFIRM TARGETING OF AYN AL ASSAD.
CONFIRMED: AT LEAST SIX OBJECTS HIT US BASE IN IRAQ.
UNCONFIRMED: SOURCE OF FIRE.
Please do not spread misinformation and remain calm.

https://twitter.com/ww3updates/status/1214685179127595008

[Zambeezi]

Confirmed video.
+#IRGC confirms that it has started its revenge ! pic.twitter.com/AdDhCRRLFZ

— Aleph ᴼⁿ ᴴⁱᵍʰ ᴬˡᵉʳᵗ ️ א (@no_itsmyturn) January 7, 2020

[Humanity Blows]

Breaking : #Iran has launched ballistic missiles at US based in Iraq! It has begun!!!! pic.twitter.com/tVnN2h46fq

— Syrian Girl (@Partisangirl) January 7, 2020

[Zambeezi]

From senior US military source in Iraq:
“Under missile attack from Iran. These are either cruise missiles or short range ballistic missiles. All over the country.”

— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) January 7, 2020

uh-oh...

[Mr Badger]

Flicking through the TV news channels and....absolutely NOTHING. ZIP!

[Mr Badger]

10 years ago, the TV news would ahve broken into programming to report this. Are they that desperate to keep people in the dark?

[Zambeezi]

Aleph @no_itsmyturn https://twitter.com/no_itsmyturn
As per some sources, Fateh 110 missiles were used by #Iran to attack Ain Assad AB in #Iraq

Aleph @no_itsmyturn https://twitter.com/no_itsmyturn
Third round of missile attacks.
Either Cruise or SRBMs

Unconfirmed reports are suggesting the “missiles” were launched from Kermanshah, #Iran.

— Aurora Intel (@AuroraIntel) January 7, 2020

David A. Daoud
AL-Manar News: IRGC has launched "dozens" of surface-to-surface missiles at Asad Airbase, housing U.S. forces, in western Iraq's Anbar

Aurora Intel @AuroraIntel
IRGC confirm the launch of “Tens Of missiles” against Ain Al Assad Airbase in #Iraq against the #US

[Zambeezi]

At least 3 US military installations currently under attack in #Iraq from a coordinated missile attack from #Iran (@ELINTNews)

— Doge (@IntelDoge) January 7, 2020

[Zambeezi]

Farnaz Fassihi
‏Verified account @farnazfassihi
BREAKING: #Iran IRGC statement:
"We warn all allied countries of the US that if attacks are launched from bases in their countries on Iran, they will be a target of military retaliation."
#AlAssadBase #Iraq

#BREAKING: #Iran IRGC statement:
"We call on Americans to recall all their soldiers back home to prevent more damage."
#Iraq #AlAssadBase

[FoShizzle]

Local teevee here reporting 10 missiles hitting Al-Assad Airbase.

[Humanity Blows]

US official confirms to ABC that ballistic missiles have been fired from inside Iran at multiple US military facilities in Iraq including Erbil in northern Iraq and Al Asad Air Base in western Iraq, the official said. No information on casualties - @Elizabeth_McLau @LMartinezABC

— Julia Macfarlane (@juliamacfarlane) January 7, 2020

[Zambeezi]

MORE: A U.S. official confirms to @ABC News that ballistic missiles have been fired from inside Iran at multiple U.S. military facilities inside Iraq.

The facilities include Erbil in northern Iraq and Al Asad Air Base in western Iraq, the official said. https://t.co/myq7nvXUgO

— ABC News (@ABC) January 7, 2020

صحيفة كويت أون لاين(@kwt0nline)
# Urgent / US President # Trump to the White House Attending an emergency meeting on events in Iraq after the bombing of Ain Al-Assad base, the American base by the Revolutionary Guards # Iran https://t.co/ei1WZbv5MZ

Andrew Desiderio (@AndrewDesiderio)
NEWS: I’m told @SpeakerPelosi was handed a note inside a House Democratic Caucus meeting just now about the missile attacks that Iran is now claiming responsibility for. She then left the room.

[Mr Badger]

Gold and oil up, Wall Street plummeting 300 + and counting

[Zambeezi]

الميادين عاجل(@AlMayadeenLive)
Iraq: Sources for Al-Mayadeen: The first response will be to completely destroy the American wing at Ein Al-Assad base

[Zambeezi]

Farnaz Fassihi
‏Verified account @farnazfassihi
BREAKING: #Iran IRGC statement:
"We warn all allied countries of the US that if attacks are launched from bases in their countries on Iran, they will be a target of military retaliation."
#AlAssadBase #Iraq

BREAKING: US Jets seen taking off from UAE. Iranian news media reporting Iran will also target UAE if US jets strike Iran that originated from UAE.

— Israel Breaking (@IsraelBreaking) January 7, 2020

[Mr Badger]

US jets reportedly taking off from the UAE

80 reported US dead so far.

Sorry no link, trying to doeverything at oncve.

[Böhse Tante]

Dammit, I was about to take a nap...

If someone should be bored, I found a kind of online radio someone put a link to on GLP a few yrs ago. It's from University of Twente (NL).

http://websdr.ewi.utwente.nl:8901

Forgot how it works, but there is an interesting chat going on.

[Zambeezi]

#BREAKING: Shelling of Al-Assad airbase has halted with around 35 rounds hitting the base- military source to @CarlaBabbVOA

— ELINT News (@ELINTNews) January 7, 2020

all numbers of casualties shared so far should be discarded, only photo evidence or oficial US casualty numbers should be taken into account
**i think this is wise... lot's of trolls out there...

[The_Real_Mr_Anderson]

US jets reportedly taking off from the UAE

80 reported US dead so far.

Sorry no link, trying to doeverything at oncve.

I'd be surprised if 80 US personnel were killed given their alert status they wouldn't have been caught unaware

[Mr Badger]

US jets reportedly taking off from the UAE

80 reported US dead so far.

Sorry no link, trying to doeverything at oncve.

I'd be surprised if 80 US personnel were killed given their alert status they wouldn't have been caught unaware

It's all up in the air though isn't it? Always is this early on.

I'm off to watch The Witcher for a little while, need a break.

[The_Real_Mr_Anderson]

US jets reportedly taking off from the UAE

80 reported US dead so far.

Sorry no link, trying to doeverything at oncve.

I'd be surprised if 80 US personnel were killed given their alert status they wouldn't have been caught unaware

It's all up in the air though isn't it? Always is this early on.

I'm off to watch The Witcher for a little while, need a break.

Aye I don't blame ya bud, it's a busy time a lot of excited people out there reporting without confirmation makes it harder for us lot to filter through..

Enjoy the show it's a good watch

[KneelB4Zod!]

Brasco_Aad
@Brasco_Aad
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3m
Al Mayadeen: US base at Ain al Assad has completely been destroyed.

Brasco_Aad
@Brasco_Aad
·
Now
US Military: At least 35 missiles were launched at Ain al Assad base from Iran.

[The_Real_Mr_Anderson]

Aurora Intel (@AuroraIntel) Tweeted:
Video of missile launch against #US Ain Al Assad Air Base or the other two targets which are currently unknown (assumption one is Erbil). #Iraq #Iran https://t.co/kth7qaMt7Y https://twitter.com/AuroraIntel/status/1214691575269339137?s=20

[KneelB4Zod!]

WW3 Updates
@ww3updates
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Jan 8
IRAQ: INBOUND FIGHTER JETS FROM UAE LIKELY US FIGHTER JETS

[Zambeezi]

Aleph @no_itsmyturn https://twitter.com/no_itsmyturn
BREAKING
USAF warplanes outbound Incirlik.