Al-Asad base in Iraq attacked with rockets after being targeted by Iran

A mysterious Twitter user who often reports Iranian-backed threats and attacks before they happen wrote on February 21 that 107mm rockets might be used against the base.

Then-US vice president Mike Pence delivers remarks to U.S. troops at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq November 23, 2019

Then-US vice president Mike Pence delivers remarks to U.S. troops at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq November 23, 2019

(photo credit: REUTERS/JONATHAN ERNST)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

MARCH 4, 2021 06:06