Iran Attack: Why did Iran attack US military bases?

 08 Jan 2020 ( News Bureau )
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Iran launches missile strikes in Iraq. Iran attacked two US Army bases. America said that the damage is being reviewed. Iran said it was a response to the attack on General Qasim Suleimani.

Many experts believe that Iran's decision to attack US military bases is a big bet. Professor of Iran Affairs at the University of Ottawa, Thomas Juneau said, "Iran's assessment is that Trump does not want to get involved in any widespread war in the Middle East. In such a situation, Iran is making a very clever decision. It is difficult to say how the US President Donald Trump takes this unexpected decision of Iran? ''

Despite Iran's 22 missiles being fired, no one was injured, suggesting that his goal was not to kill anyone.

There has been a worldwide reaction to Iran's missile attack on US military bases in Iraq. The speaker of the Iraqi parliament, Mohammed al-Halbousi, has said that the government of Iraq has the right to protect its sovereignty and prevent it from becoming an arena of war.

He has urged all Iraqi parties to exercise discretion. He said that Iran's attack on US military bases in Iraq violated the sovereignty of their country.

Mohammed al-Halbousi said, "To save Iraq's sovereignty, the government must take necessary steps. Iraq is being made an arena of needless war. We are not a party to this conflict. ''

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad has said that Muslim countries should unite after the killing of Qasim Sulemani, the Iranian military commander, on behalf of the US. Mahathir Mohammad is the oldest prime minister in the world.

He is getting 94 years old. Mahathir said that the time has come that all Muslim countries should be united. He said that Islamic countries are being targeted and insecurity is increasing. Despite sanctions on Iran, Malaysia has good relations with Iran. There are an estimated 10,000 Iranian citizens living in Malaysia.

US Secretary of State Pompio tweeted, The Iranian regime has refused to join the regional and international consensus for peace in Afghanistan. It is a continuous effort to support terrorist groups that undermine the Afghan peace process. The Taliban's involvement in Iran's dirty work will only hinder progress.

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Wednesday that increasing tension in the Middle East will not benefit anyone. Pakistani Foreign Minister said that the war is not in anyone's favor.

Qureshi said that if there was a war, the global economy would be badly affected. Qureshi has also made it clear that Pakistan will not become a party in the regional confrontation.

He said, "The effect of killing Qasim Suleimani will be more than the death of Osama bin Laden and the Islamic State Chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi." Pakistan will not support any unilateral action. The tension in the Middle East is very serious. ''

Qureshi said that according to the UN Charter, the sovereignty of any country should be respected. He said, "Pakistan will not allow its land to be used. We will not be a party in this matter. ''

According to the Iraqi military, Iran had fired a total of 22 missiles at US military bases in Iraq. The Iraqi army says that there have been no casualties in the attack. The statement from Iraq came only hours after Iran confirmed the attack.

Britain has condemned Iran's missile attack on US military bases in Iraq. British soldiers are also present in Iraq. British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab said, "Iran's attack on coalition military bases is not acceptable. We request Iran not to launch such an attack again. ''

Japan has also urged both countries to reduce tensions. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE and Oman this month, but it is being said that he can postpone the trip to the three countries.

Japan cabinet spokesman Yoshihide Suga said on Wednesday that his government would try to coordinate the matter. Japan also said that diplomatic efforts should reduce tension. Japan is shipping ships to the Gulf to ensure the safety of Japanese ships.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his troops and diplomats were completely safe. About 300 Australian security personnel are in Iraq. Morrison said he had discussed the entire situation with the United States and Iran. Speaking to reporters, Morrison said, "America acted on intelligence."

India has asked its citizens to postpone non-essential travel to Iran and Iraq and wait till the next notice. Those who are already in both countries should be cautious and avoid getting out.

Pakistan has issued a statement on Iran's military action. Pakistan said, "We warn our citizens that if they are planning to go to Iran and Iraq, then be completely alert." Those who are already in Iraq, keep in touch with the Pakistani Embassy in Baghdad. ''

UAE Foreign Minister Anwar Gargash said that the current tension is not good for the Middle East. It is important and prudent to reduce stress. Tension can be reduced by political dialogue.

Germany's Defense Minister Engrait Kramp said that neither side's aggression is acceptable. He told the German government broadcaster ARD that Iran should not move towards any kind of military action anymore. Engret also said that no German soldiers were wounded in Iraq.

The European Union has said that the use of weapons in the Middle East should be stopped immediately.

The EU said that both the US and Iran start dialogue and end the conflict. European Union chairperson Ursula von der Leen said that he would speak to the British Prime Minister on the issue.

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that the martyrdom of Qasim Suleimani made it clear that the Islamic revolution was still alive. Khamenei said that America should leave the Middle East. He said that the Middle East will no longer tolerate America.

In the plane that crashed near Tehran in Iran, 82 people were citizens of Iran, 63 Canada, 11 Ukraine and 10 Sweden. No one survived after the crash.

The Embassy of Ukraine in Iran has said that Ukraine's Boeing 737 passenger plane crashed on Wednesday morning due to malfunctioning engine, not due to terrorist activities.

Regarding the operation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to Iran's official news agency IRNA, Major General Mohammad Baqari has said that Iran has just shown its military capabilities. If the United States strikes again, a more strict response will be given. It would be better for America to choose a theoretical option to leave the Middle East region.

Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran's supreme religious leader, described the US as a "liar, crook and inhuman", saying that Iran's counter-attack is "a slap in the face".

Khamenei said in a meeting in the presence of thousands of people in Qom province, in the southwest of Tehran, that 'Iran is capable of teaching a lesson to the bully on the world. We feel that such attacks against America are inadequate. More important is the end of America's presence in the region '.

Beijing-based BBC correspondent Steven McDonald said that the Iranian embassy in Beijing posted a picture of the Iranian flag on its Twitter page, writing, "America's evil in West Asia has begun."

Iran used ballistic missiles to target two Iraqi military bases where US troops are stationed. The attack is shown on Iran's state TV channel in response to the murder of their commander Qasim Suleimani. Iran's state TV released a video of the missile attack.

The damage done in this attack has not yet been assessed. The UK government has said that none of their 400 soldiers stationed at Iraqi camps have been casualties in the attack. The UK government has alerted the Royal Navy and military helicopters.

Defense Secretary Mark Asper of the United States has said that 'Iran would do anything, he already knew it. They are currently monitoring the situation.

A large military official has been quoted in the US media as saying that soldiers deployed in Iraq's al-Assad camp had already received warnings of missiles through the Warning System.

Meanwhile, news of Ukraine's Boeing-737 aircraft crashed in Iran. According to local media, all 180 passengers aboard this plane have died.

 

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