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Trump Addresses Iran's Attacks On Bases With U.S. Troops

Evan Vucci
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AP Photo
A view of the White House the morning after Iran launched a ballistic missile strike at bases in Iraq housing U.S. troops, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Washington.

UPDATE 8:38 A.M. Central: President Trump's address is now scheduled to occur at 10 A.M. Central. Please continue to watch this page for additional updates. 

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.

Lindsey Moon is IPR's Senior Digital Producer