Trump: Early Warning System, Advanced Notice Protected US Forces from Iran Strikes

An American early warning system and advanced notice from the Iraqi government allowed US forces to take cover before a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles were fired at two Iraqi bases hosting US personnel and assets on Jan. 7. No US, coalition, or Iraqi forces were injured in the attack, President Donald Trump announced. “The American people should be extremely grateful and happy that no Americans were harmed in last night’s attack by the Iranian regime,” Trump said in brief remarks at the White House. Read more ►