Report alleges Israel operated covert outpost in Iraq during war on Iran
Summary
Israel reportedly ran a secret military base in the Iraqi desert to help air attacks against Iran during the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Iraqi security forces investigating unusual helicopter movements in March encountered gunfire, killing one soldier, and Iraq protested what it called a breach of its sovereignty.Key Facts
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Israel had a secret military base in Iraq’s desert.
- This base helped with air operations targeting Iran during the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- In March, Iraqi security forces investigated strange helicopter activity near this area.
- The Iraqi forces came under aerial fire during their investigation.
- One Iraqi soldier was killed in the attack.
- Baghdad officially protested the incident, saying it violated Iraq’s sovereignty.
- The news was also reported by Al Jazeera’s Mahmoud Abdel-Wahed.
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