Cell phone footage recorded by an American at Al Assad Air Base in Iraq shows the Patriot Missile Defense system engaging with missiles fired by Iranian-aligned militant groups. At least 17 impacts were reported inside of the base in what is being called the largest missile attack against the location yet. So far, since the attacks on October 7th in Israel, this is the 58th attack on Americans in Iraq with a majority of the attacks being centered on Al Assad Air Base.

Statement from CentCom:

"At approximately 6:30 p.m. (Baghdad time) time Jan. 20, multiple ballistic missiles and rockets were launched by Iranian-backed militants in Western Iraq targeting al-Assad Airbase. Most of the missiles were intercepted by the base’s air defense systems while others impacted on the base. Damage assessments are ongoing. A number of U.S. personnel are undergoing evaluation for traumatic brain injuries. At least one Iraqi service member was wounded."

There are currently 2,500 Americans deployed to Iraq in support of the anti-ISIS mission in the region.

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