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Iraq-based US headquarters come under Iranian missile attack
Iran has launched two missiles at the US bases located in Iraq. This is considered as an act of revenge for Soleimani’s killing by the US.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said Wednesday that Iran’s attacks at two Iraqi bases housing US forces were “self-defense measures under Article 51 of the UN Charter.”
“We do not seek escalation of tensions or war; however, we will defend ourselves against aggression,” he tweeted.
Following Iran’s attacks in Iraq, US President Donald Trump tweeted “All is well.”
“Assessment of casualties and damages is in progress. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well-equipped military anywhere in the world, by far!” Trump said.
Meanwhile, the US Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, said Tuesday that the US does not seek war, but it is ready to respond forcefully, if necessary.”
“Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Pakistani General Bajwa, both have offered peaceful counsel and advice in calls today,” Esper tweeted.
Furthermore, the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo said in a tweet that Iran has refused to join the Regional and International Consensus for peace in Afghanistan.
“Its sustained efforts to support militant groups undermine the Afghan Peace Process. The Taliban’s entanglement in Iran’s dirty work will only hinder progress,” Pompeo added.
It is noteworthy that the US Federal Aviation Administration has canceled all passenger flights over Iran, Iraq, the Gulf, and the Oman Sea. The reason is “increased military activity and the possibility of miscalculation or misidentification.”
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has announced that it will continue providing its essential health services to the people of Afghanistan.
In a post on X, the organization, referring to Afghanistan’s health needs, said that over the past year it has been active in various health sectors across the country, ranging from maternal and child care to emergency response, as well as the treatment of patients suffering from tuberculosis and severe injuries.
According to MSF, its teams over the past year have been present at a range of health facilities, including neonatal intensive care units, operating theatres, surgical centers, and specialized tuberculosis treatment wards, where they have delivered life-saving services to patients.
The organization stressed that it will continue ensuring the provision of health services, particularly for needy families and vulnerable communities in remote areas of Afghanistan.
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Japan, currently run by diplomats of the previous government, has announced that it will suspend its operations in Tokyo after the end of January 2026.
In a statement issued on Friday, the embassy said the decision was made after consultations with Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in close coordination with Japanese authorities, and in accordance with the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
The embassy added that after January 31, all of its political, economic, cultural, and consular activities will be halted until further notice.
Currently, Shaida Abdali is serving as Afghanistan’s ambassador to Japan.
Sadin Ayyıldız, Chargé d’Affaires of the Turkish Embassy in Kabul, held a courtesy meeting with Zakir Jalali, the Second Political Deputy of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the occasion of the start of his mission.
The Turkish Embassy in Kabul said in a post that the meeting included mutual exchanges of views on bilateral relations.
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