President Trump Says 'All Is Well' Following Iranian Missile Launch

President Trump Says 'All Is Well' Following Iranian Missile Launch

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Iran launched over a dozen ballistic missiles at US and coalition bases in Iraq, following the US airstrike that killed Major General Qasem Soleimani. President Trump tweeted that the assessment of casualties and damages was ongoing, and emphasized the strength of the US military. The Department of Defense identified the targeted bases as al-Assad and Irbil, with no US casualties reported. Iran's foreign minister described the attack as self-defense, stating they do not seek war but will defend against aggression.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event prompted Iran to launch missiles at US bases in Iraq?

A natural disaster

An airstrike authorized by President Trump

A diplomatic meeting

A trade agreement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Trump describe the US military in his response to the missile launch?

The most vulnerable

The most diplomatic

The most peaceful

The most powerful and well equipped

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two military bases were targeted by the Iranian missile attack?

Baghdad and Mosul

al-Assad and Irbil

Kuwait and Qatar

Damascus and Aleppo

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reported outcome regarding US casualties after the missile attack?

Significant casualties

No reports of US casualties

Minor injuries

Complete destruction

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Iran's foreign minister describe the missile attack?

An act of war

A peace offering

Self-defense

A mistake