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Iran says it has "concluded" its response to the killing of its general, indicating that it is hoping the U.S. will not respond to the recent attack. #IranvsUSA

— DEFCONWarningSystem (@DEFCONWSALERTS) January 8, 2020

Meanwhile in the situation room...#IranvsUSA pic.twitter.com/3NSuUX9FMI

— Scott (@1GiantSwede) January 8, 2020

So sad#IranvsUSA pic.twitter.com/EhSMAXho0X

— احمد علي (@A7md_Aliii) January 8, 2020

15 missiles, 4 failed.

Hopefully looking like 0 American casualties.

Is this Trump's opportunity to characterize Iran's response as a failure and then move to de-escalate?#IranvsUSA

— Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) January 8, 2020

The #World right now on @realDonaldTrump's twitter.#IranvsUSA #WWIII pic.twitter.com/a2owna40uN

— Moisa Aguiar (@moisah2014) January 8, 2020

With 0 casualties, looks like this was all a show of force.Iran knew if it killed Americans it would lead to it's distruction, they also knew they had to do something to save face with the Iranian people . Hopefully Trumps sees it this way and avoids war. #IranvsUSA pic.twitter.com/8hHSZpFgor

— George bacha (@BachaGeorge) January 8, 2020

#IranvsUSA War isn't a joke.
People actually die.
It's not a video game.
There is no checkpoint.
Plz take this matter more seriously.#notowar pic.twitter.com/mAVSL2sM5c

— Alireza Eft (@AliReZa_Eft) January 8, 2020

"A war with Iran is madness, and it is strategically and morally a disaster in the making. And don't believe anyone who tells you otherwise." https://t.co/BipKHcTSJj #WWIIl #IranvsUSA #IranAttacks pic.twitter.com/DEsX0y07tj

— Robert De Niro (@RobertDeNiroUS) January 8, 2020

These are the engagement rings of soldiers killed in World War II. War only kills love. #IranvsUSA pic.twitter.com/kohnPFfqn8

— 𝙰𝚛𝚝. (@the_arttest) January 8, 2020

When the pentagon claims no US casualties the following scenarios may result:
- The US military will use that as means to avoid escalating against Iran.

- Iranian people will feel the retaliation has not been severe enough, though it's not over yet.#IranvsUSA #Iran #IranAttacks

— Syrian Girl 🇸🇾🇮🇷 (@Partisangirl) January 8, 2020

All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2020

Trump-Khameini Tit-Tat: This Is Not Looking Good

This is yet another escalation, larger than the last attack this is a response to. This is not looking good.

Iran fires missiles at Iraqi bases hosting U.S. troops attack with tens of ballistic missiles on Al Assad military base ..... We warn all allied countries of the U.S. that if attacks are launched from bases in their countries on Iran, they will be a target of military retaliation. ..... more than a dozen ballistic missiles against U.S. military and coalition forces in Iraq ...... at Al-Assad and Irbil. ...... Attacking the U.S. directly, and not through proxies, would be an extremely bold move for Iran ..... most analysts argued Tehran would not take any steps it believed would lead to war with the U.S. ...... Iran has threatened "more crushing responses" if the U.S. retaliates with another attack. Trump, meanwhile, threatened to strike 52 Iranian sites if Tehran took action like it has tonight.

We all need to pray for our troops right now. They are overwhelmingly kids under 25 & 1st generation Americans who joined the military looking for a better life- trying to get out of poverty, pay for school, take care of their families. They didn’t pick their Commander in Chief.

— Katie Hill (@KatieHill4CA) January 8, 2020

Trump-Khameini Tit-Tat: This Is Not Looking Good https://t.co/4QD66rmo9c #Iran #IranWar #DonaldOut #DonaldTrump #Trump #TrumpsWar #UnitedStates #NoWarInIran #NoWarWithlran

— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) January 8, 2020

Iran’s state T.V. just announced a strike.

Missiles have been launched at the al-Asad airbase in Iraq, where U.S. forces are stationed.

Killing an Iranian general was never de-escalation. American lives may be lost tonight.

pic.twitter.com/GqPEw5YYNh

— Joshua Potash (@JoshuaPotash) January 8, 2020

Iran says it has launched "tens" of surface-to-surface missiles at Iraq's Ain Assad air base housing U.S. troops over America's killing of a top Iranian general. https://t.co/ErJ6Y75saZ

— ABC30 Fresno (@ABC30) January 8, 2020

NEW: #Iran state run media sharing video of apparent missile attack on #Iraq|i bases hosting US troops https://t.co/I0opOHpnGc

— Jeff Seldin (@jseldin) January 7, 2020

This is incredible :(
Iran right now attacked US-Base in Iraque.
Iran vermeldet Raketenangriffe auf amerikanische Basis im Irak. #alAssad #IranUsa #Iraq #IranAttacks pic.twitter.com/DmFN4pzhoR

— Moheb Shafaqyar (@Moheb_S_H) January 7, 2020

Al Asad Airbase has been hit...no reports on Casualties....Pray! #IranAttacks pic.twitter.com/OZtFCUqufN

— The Quad Father (@quadsfather) January 7, 2020

"If we have to retaliate because they continue to come after us, it will be a massive retaliation. It will include economic targets."

–@LindseyGrahamSC #IranAttacks #IranVsUS pic.twitter.com/3pfOT56W21

— IWV (@IWV) January 8, 2020

People forget that it's not just US Troops at Al Asad base. Australia. the UK, and other countries are also stationed there. If any of their troops are injured or killed, this could take a VERY bad turn. #IranAttacks #IranvsUSA

— Paratus (@Medic6940) January 8, 2020

The #IranAttacks are happening at the time of the evening when #DerangedDonald is sundowning and is at his most mentally unstable. #IranvsUSA pic.twitter.com/aLLiQgCx9e

— DamonMPA (@DamonMPA) January 8, 2020

Video shows dozens of ballistic missiles heading for US base in Iraq. #IranAttacks pic.twitter.com/LOWXpOV0Bo

— Tiffany Salameh TV (@tiffanysalameh) January 8, 2020

All Americans who’ve served in Iraq are familiar with duck & cover alarms.

You practice regularly getting under hardened cover.

Just like when playing musical chairs, you are always conscious of where the nearest bunker is as you move around the base.#IranAttacks #AlAssad https://t.co/Rt0sk03Mg8

— Brett Bruen (@BrettBruen) January 8, 2020

So it's kicked off properly now. All as a distraction from your #impeachment Trump, you selfish son of a bitch. Thoughts with the troops and their anxious families tonight. #IranAttacks #WagTheDog2020

— Deborah DC ⚖️ 🕷️ (@LawyerLinguist) January 8, 2020

This isn't going to be good. I have a feeling a lot of people just died. It makes my stomach drop. They aren't done assess the sites yet. #IranAttacks

— Big Mama Pump (@WhimsicalZombie) January 8, 2020

Iran is currently bombing 2 US bases in Iraq. US troops will die. Norwegian & Danish troops will die.

Make no mistake, their lives are the price Trump is willing to pay just to distract us from impeachment & get re-elected. #IranAttacks #WagTheDogWar #WWIII

— KendrahWithAnH 🏳️‍🌈 (@KendrahWithAnH) January 8, 2020

You mean the great PVSSY Grabber who told us being a war time President was the key to re-election just got us into #WWIII?#IranWar #IranAttacks pic.twitter.com/P0aJyOMPfq

— DamonMPA (@DamonMPA) January 8, 2020

What time is it in #Tehran? I'm only asking because @POTUS is about to turn the lights on! #Kaboom! #IranAttacks pic.twitter.com/K54jURZM38

— Lt. Commander Daniel Webster (@IamDanno1776) January 7, 2020

I don't see a way in which this doesn't continue to escalate. All of the worst decisions have been made. Our children will pay the price. #IranAttacks

— Brian C. E. Buhl (@briancebuhl) January 8, 2020

Dear Twitter,

Right now would be a great time to suspend Trump's account before he starts a World War using your site.

Sincerely,
Everyone#IranAttacks#IranvsUSA

— Angela Belcamino (@AngelaBelcamino) January 8, 2020

This is what happens when you impeach an immature, spoiled rich brat, do-nothing inheritee turned celebrity. #IranAttacks

— msilcommand (@msilcommand) January 8, 2020

This has to be done ... https://t.co/RuhvhAlguf #IranAttacks #IranvsUSA pic.twitter.com/jNnFNWZxwX

— Robert De Niro (@RobertDeNiroUS) January 8, 2020

Don’t let the establishment manipulate you with casualty numbers in the next 48 hours.

None of them care about our military; they’ve been sending them to die in needless and illegal conflicts across the Middle East for decades now. #IranAttacks

— Give Rosalía A Grammy Committee President (@theneedledrop) January 8, 2020

There are currently no imminent nuclear threats at this time. We are currently at DEFCON 5.

The DEFCON staff is continually assessing the situation.#IranvsUSA #IranAttacks pic.twitter.com/ehM2OWZMNy

— DEFCONWarningSystem (@DEFCONWSALERTS) January 8, 2020

To the morons who told me that Hillary would start a war, take note.

We now have an impeached president with NO Dir of National Intelligence & NO Homeland Security Sec., starting a war w/out congressional approval, and refusing to speak before the public tonight.#IranAttacks

— Ms. Krassenstein (@HKrassenstein) January 8, 2020

Just 4 years ago, CNN correctly praised #Soleimani for being the driving force defeating ISIS.

Today Neocons call him a “terrorist” with zero evidence to sell another disastrous War & expect you to believe them without question. https://t.co/BipKHcTSJj#IranvsUSA #IranAttacks pic.twitter.com/IPuDC0H6Ch

— Robert De Niro (@RobertDeNiroUS) January 8, 2020

#IranAttacks
Sources in Iran say if US doesn't retaliate then Iran will also de-escalate. But if it does, then it's war.
IRGC statements reflect same.#Iran #Iraq #Alasad

— Farnaz Fassihi (@farnazfassihi) January 8, 2020

As Trump prepares his next move, here are 3 things people at the White House and Pentagon can do

1) Hide the nuclear football
2) 25th Amendment
3) Resign in protest and run to the media #IranAttacks #IranVsUS

— Ms. Krassenstein (@HKrassenstein) January 8, 2020

This is my personal opinion and does not represent the DEFCON Warning System: The longer the US is quiet about the Iranian attack, the more likely the US is preparing a response.

I may be wrong. This is just a personal opinion.#IranAttacks #IranvsUSA

— DEFCONWarningSystem (@DEFCONWSALERTS) January 8, 2020

Looks like Iran's attack tonight was relatively harmless and just a face saving measure. Their cruise missiles in the oil field attacks were fired with pinpoint accuracy. Tonight they fired 15 missiles without doing any real damage. #IranAttacks

— MARK SIMONE (@MarkSimoneNY) January 8, 2020

White House: Trump currently meeting with advisors on #IranAttacks. pic.twitter.com/h2gZNzc0BB

— Jay Bradshaw (@jwb625) January 8, 2020

For all you Democrat clowns who say trump started this war! #IranAttacks pic.twitter.com/hk47NiRFC2

— Luke Boyd (@LukeBoydy03) January 8, 2020

Update: Senior Defense Department official tells @Newsweek Zero US casualties at the moment. News came in at 8:28 p.m. EST #IranAttacks

— James LaPorta (@JimLaPorta) January 8, 2020

In 1988, the U.S. Navy shot down an Iranian civilian plane over Iranian waters on a cleared and legal flight path. We killed 290 civilians and then covered it up. We did not apologize for it. We were clearly in the wrong.

They did not start a war with us over that.#IranAttacks

— Charlotte Clymer🏳️‍🌈 (@cmclymer) January 8, 2020

“A man you can bait with a tweet is not a man you can trust with nuclear weapons.”

We could’ve had a former secretary of state right now. We could’ve had this educated, thoughtful woman, and I don’t think I’ll ever fully get over that. #IranAttacks pic.twitter.com/O4WhBFmp5s

— emilia (@PoliticalEmilia) January 8, 2020

How many Trump supporters are going to rush to the nearest recruiting station & enlist tomorrow so they can fight his war?

None of them.

That's how many.

Meanwhile, "30 US" soldiers are dead so far, thanks to that criminal in the White House.#IranAttacks

— Steve Rustad (@SteveRustad1) January 8, 2020

This is what @realDonaldTrump said in 2013.#IranvsUSA #IranAttacks pic.twitter.com/hYwcis64iE

— Ǥʋℓαмƨнαвιя (@GulamshabirA) January 8, 2020

In this moment, we could’ve had the woman who was a former secretary of state, who served in the middle of war in the Middle East, to deescalate this situation.

But instead, we have a man who knows nothing. Because the woman was too “emotional” to be president. #IranAttacks

— emilia (@PoliticalEmilia) January 8, 2020

waiting on trump's response to the #IranAttacks..... #IranvsUSA pic.twitter.com/yRwpZK1zSX

— Walsh (@gregwalsh77) January 8, 2020

BREAKING: Blasts heard in central Baghdad#IranvsUSA pic.twitter.com/rmt63U9DnB

— Yusuf İşler (@yusufislereng1) January 8, 2020

Wake up everybody! It's world war III!😶#IranvsUSA pic.twitter.com/sZ6fOMpKmC

— saeed (@Saidtito5) January 8, 2020

When you realise 2020 is only a week old and has already gone to shit#IranvsUSA pic.twitter.com/TxMUYCW6KH

— John (@mccusker86) January 8, 2020