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Ain al-Asad air base, Anbar, Iraq

Exclusive: How the Space Force foiled an Iranian missile attack with a critical early warning

Members of the 2nd Space Warning Squadron explain what it was like providing the crucial early warning that allowed war fighters to seek cover from a barrage of Iranian missiles.

By Nathan Strout

2 years ago

Ain al-Asad air base

Nearly 60 service members could be eligible for the the Purple Heart following Iran ballistic missile attack

If approved, 64 Purple Hearts for injuries sustained from the Iran ballistic missile strike would surpass the 47 Purple Hearts awarded to Marines from 2016 to 2018 supporting Operation Inherent Resolve — the U.S.-led mission to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

By Shawn Snow and Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Iran didn’t kill anyone in missile attack, spurring hopes for de-escalation

With no casualties, the strikes may give the U.S. an opportunity to ease tensions with Iran.

By Howard Altman, Aaron Mehta, Shawn Snow and Meghann Myers

3 years ago

No US casualties in Iran missile strike, preliminary reports say

“One [missile] apparently hit just off the airfield in Irbil and Asad is getting punished. Waves coming in five minute intervals of 4-5 missiles at the airfield."

By Shawn Snow and Howard Altman

3 years ago

Iran fires ballistic missiles at Syria militants; Pentagon says coalition troops were at risk

Monday's strike comes as tensions rise ahead of renewed U.S. sanctions against Iran.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

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