Mar
02
2021
Iranian missile attack on US airbase shown in declassified footage.
Posted by Arms Control Center in MISSILES, tags: airbase, Ayn al-Asad, drone, Iraq, missile, Qaim, Qassem SoleimaniDrone footage showing an American airbase in Iraq receiving a heavy missile attack, was declassified by the Pentagon. The attack took place after the Iranian military decided to enact revenge for the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani. At least 11 Qaim missiles were fired at Ayn al-Asad airbase, stated by the defense secretary at the time, Mark Esper. There were no US casualties but a large number of 110 personnel were ultimately diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries due to their proximity to the blasts.