Iran monitored satellite images of the Al Asad airbase before launching a ballistic missile attack in 2020. Gen. McKenzie says that to prevent Iran from adjusting its plans, he didn’t evacuate 1,000 troops until after Iran had downloaded its last picture. https://cbsn.ws/3021fnI | 60 Minutes

#Iraq Takes Full Control of Ain al-Asad Airbase After U.S. Withdrawal! Iraq has taken full operational control of the Ain al-Asad Airbase following the withdrawal of U.S. forces, the Iraqi defence ministry announced. The base, located in western Iraq, had long hosted U.S. and U.S.-led coalition troops and was a central hub for American military operations in the country. Ain al-Asad has been one of the most sensitive military sites in Iraq, frequently coming under attack from Iran-backed armed g

U.S. Army’s C-RAM defense system was activated at Ain al-Asad Airbase in Anbar Governorate, Western Iraq. | NextGen PHDefense