New: The Iranian missile strike on U.S. locations in Iraq was meant to cause minimal casualties and give the Iranians a face-saving measure. U.S. officials knew the missiles were coming hours in advance. https://t.co/IVZxfkF6gY By me, @jdawsey1, @missy_ryan, and @DanLamothe.

— Shane Harris (@shaneharris) January 8, 2020