Missiles hit Iraq bases housing US troops; Iran claims responsibility

President Trump said he plans to address the country on Wednesday morning after Iran claimed responsibility for the launch of missiles at a pair of military bases in Iraq housing U.S. troops and coalition personnel, a marked escalation in the conflict between the two countries following the U.S.'s killing of a top Iranian general.

The Pentagon in a statement said Iran had "launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against U.S. military and coalition forces in Iraq," adding, "It is clear that these missiles were launched from Iran and targeted at least two Iraqi military bases hosting U.S. military and coalition personnel at Al-Assad and Irbil."

Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said in the statement that the bases had been on high alert since the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani last week.

“We are aware of the reports of attacks on US facilities in Iraq,” White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said in a statement. “The President has been briefed and is monitoring the situation closely and consulting with his national security team.”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called the attacks "proportionate measures in self-defense" in a tweet Tuesday night, adding, "We do not seek escalation or war, but will defend ourselves against any aggression."

Trump tweeted moments later to declare that "all is well," adding, "Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good!"

"We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning," he added.

Iraqi and U.S. officials later said that their forces suffered no casualties, according to The Associated Press.