Iran fires TENS of ballistic missiles at US bases in Iraq in operation 'Martyr Soleimani' after promising 'crushing revenge' for Trump's decision to kill the top general in drone strike ping that round

Iran has fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing American troops in a revenge attack for the U.S. drone strike that killed a top Iranian general. 

The Al Asad airbase in western Iraq - where Trump visited in December 2018 - was reported to have been hit by 35 missiles fired from inside Iran.  

A U.S. site in Erbil, in Iraqi Kurdistan that provides facilities and services to at least hundreds of coalition personnel and CIA operatives, was also hit. 

U.S. officials have confirmed the strikes but there was no immediate word on injuries. Security sources told CNN that there were Iraqi casualties at the Al Asad airbase.  

Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo were spotted arriving at the White House on Tuesday night soon after news of the strikes broke. 

Iranian state TV said 'tens' of surface-to-surface missiles were launched by the Revolutionary Guard's aerospace division that controls the country's missile program.

They reported the operation's name was 'Martyr Soleimani' - named after the general killed in the U.S. drone strike.  

In a statement, the Pentagon said Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against U.S. military and coalition forces in Iraq at about 5.30pm (EST). 

'In recent days and in response to Iranian threats and actions, the Department of Defense has taken all appropriate measures to safeguard our personnel and partners. 

These bases have been on high alert due to indications that the Iranian regime planned to attack our forces,' the statement read. 

'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. 

We are working on initial battle damage assessments.

'As we evaluate the situation and our response, we will take all necessary measures to protect and defend U.S. personnel, partners, and allies in the region. Due to the dynamic nature of the situation, we will continue to provide updates as they become available.' 

Trump has been briefed on the rocket attacks.

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

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was handed a note about the attack as she discussed the situation in Iran in a meeting with lawmakers.

Pelosi stopped the discussion the Steering Committee to report the news, according to Michigan Democrat Rep. Dan Kildee.(DAILYMAIL)