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In reply to the discussion: Iran launches missiles into US air bases in Iraq: US official [View all]dewsgirl
(14,964 posts)1. I'm praying.😔 edit: OMG I just saw a rumor, I am praying is
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David Martin, CBS News, just said they DID come from Iran. Developing, of course
oldsoftie
Jan 2020
#24
Too late. They couldn't stop him from the targeted killing, and they won't be able to stop
still_one
Jan 2020
#18
Just maybe Congress might be able to put the brakes on this, but i am skeptical
still_one
Jan 2020
#39
I think wanting to charge for the airbase is just him making lame excuses to stay.
Gore1FL
Jan 2020
#77
Ironically before our targeted killing of the general, there were protests in Iran against the Irani
still_one
Jan 2020
#36
my nephew just went back for a 6 month contract. he is a retired 22 yr vet. he is an idiot
Kurt V.
Jan 2020
#54
Right now Trump is carefully weighing his next move in this complex game of 2-D tic-tac-toe nt
Xipe Totec
Jan 2020
#55
Manu Raju (CNN): IRGC then says in a footnote, "This time we will respond to you in America"
Dennis Donovan
Jan 2020
#71
Per MSNBC, Iran says the US Al-Asad air base in Iraq has been leveled, with at least 30 dead.
SunSeeker
Jan 2020
#91
I'm not sure where BDD's getting those figures from - CNN is saying no US casualties (so far)
Dennis Donovan
Jan 2020
#98
Of course they did it and of course they took credit it for it as they are under
cstanleytech
Jan 2020
#109
I would not be surprised. In fact I wonder if the Iranian leadership arranged for the killing of the
cstanleytech
Jan 2020
#113
"many thought that he would eventually become President" Which is why those in power
cstanleytech
Jan 2020
#125
Sounds more like sabre rattling than anything and my bet is they are hoping that Trump will
cstanleytech
Jan 2020
#112