Iran deployed missiles to ‘save face’ after US killed Soleimani, expert says

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When Iran chose to attack U.S. forces at two Iraqi bases on Tuesday, it relied on its missile arsenal, which is considered the largest in the region.

The Pentagon confirmed Tuesday evening that Iranian forces fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at the bases, though officials were not able to confirm what types of missiles may have been used.

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