Iraq/Iran
US Intel officials believe that Iranian backed militants were behind the rocket attack on K-1 base in Kirkuk. As many as 30 rockets struck the base according to the report. Reports that the US is allowing Iraq to have first crack on response. However this attack crosses one of the red lines laid down by Trump. One US civilian contractor killed and several military wounded.
Iran/Iraq
FLASH. USAF targeted Iranian sites in Iraq in response to the rocket attack by Iranian supported militias. Targets on the Iraqi/Syria border . At least 3 Iranian officers among the estimated 25 dead with an additional 35 wounded.
Iran is threatening the right to retaliate.
Us bagdad embassy reportedly removing non-essential personnel.
High threat of escalation.