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US bases in Iraq hit by ballistic missiles

The White House says President Trump is monitoring the situation.

Iran has launched a ballistic missile attack on at least two US military sites in Iraq. Tehran says it was in revenge for the American killing of General Qasem Soleimani

Oil prices have jumped following the attack and Asian stock markets have fallen. The White House says President Trump is monitoring the situation.

In other news: Venezuela's opposition leader says his supporters have overturned an attempt to oust him from his role as parliamentary speaker.

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