strikeMay 10, 2026

Israel set up 'secret' desert base in Iraq to strike Iran during war, WSJ report says

Summary

WORLD Israel set up a covert military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran and later carried out airstrikes against Iraqi troops who came close to discovering the facility, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, including US officials.

Source: Vanshika Tyagi — Read the full report

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Vanshika TyagiBy Vanshika Tyagi
WORLD Israel set up a covert military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran and later carried out airstrikes against Iraqi troops who came close to discovering the facility, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matte…

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