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1/8/2020: Trump Addresses Iran's Attacks On Bases With U.S. Troops

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By NPR News
Published January 8, 2020 at 7:31 AM CST
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Annette Elizabeth
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President Trump is speaking to the nation following attacks on military bases in Iraq where U.S. troops are stationed. Trump tweeted on Tuesday night that "All is well!" and that an assessment of the casualties was underway. Iran said the missiles were launched as an act of self-defense after the U.S. killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Iraq. 
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