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Israel reportedly built a secret Iraqi base to target Iran with air campaign support
International
Published on 10 May 2026
Iraqi troops nearly found it in March
A report says Israel set up a secret military outpost in Iraq’s desert to back operations against Iran, including special forces and a logistics hub. The base was reportedly close to being discovered by Iraqi troops in March, with Israeli airstrikes allegedly used to deter them and keep the site hidden. The account adds to mounting regional shadow-war concerns.
- Report claims Israel built an outpost in Iraq’s desert
- Base reportedly supported air campaign efforts against Iran
- Iraqi troops nearly discovered the site in March
- Israeli airstrikes were allegedly used to prevent exposure
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