By Maanvi Singh in San Francisco (now) and Joan E Greve in Washington (earlier)
- Pentagon confirms attacks targeting ‘at least two bases’
- Full report: missiles launched against US airbase in Iraq
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1.11am GMT
The White House is planning a possible televised address from Donald Trump tonight, according to multiple reports. The White House has yet to confirm any plans.
Confirmed: The WH is planning for a possible address from President Trump tonight. Plans could change but I’m told aides are working on it.
1.06am GMT
Iran‘s Tasnim news agency is now quoting Iranian officials warning that if the US retaliates against these strikes in Iraq, Hezbollah will fire rockets at Israel — a threat to widen the conflict and bring Iran‘s regional allies into play.
Source: Iran launches missiles at US forces in Iraq at al-Asad and Erbil – live updates
