Iran launches retaliatory attack against US... Rocket strike on US military base in Iraq

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Iran has launched retaliatory attacks against the United States.

On the 8th (local time), foreign media reported that the Ain al-Asad base in Iraq was hit by rocket attacks. This base is where U.S. troops are stationed.

Foreign media, citing U.S. military officials, reported that there is no information yet on damage or casualties caused by the rocket attacks.

Earlier, Iran vowed retaliation after Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, was killed by U.S. forces.

Iranian state TV also reported that attacks have begun on the Iraqi military base where U.S. troops are stationed.