Iran intended to kill U.S. personnel in missile attack -US general
WASHINGTON - Iran’s missile attack on Wednesday had been intended to kill U.S. personnel at Iraq’s al-Asad airbase, the top U.S. military officer said, in remarks that suggested that Tehran was, and perhaps still is, willing to risk major U.S. retaliation.
Asked if perhaps Iran would see this as an incomplete mission, given the lack of U.S. fatalities, Milley said: “I think it’s perhaps too early to tell.” Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had said the strikes “concluded” Tehran’s response to the U.S. killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani on Jan. 3.
At least 11 of them hit al-Asad, while at least one other missile hit a facility in Erbil, Iraq. The others failed in flight. Esper said targets hit included tents, a helicopter and a parking lot and there was no major damage.Milley noted the missiles had 1,000 to 2,000-pound warheads on them, each with significant explosive power and “kill radius.”
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