humanitarianMay 10, 2026

Reports: U.S. told Iraq to avoid area where Israel allegedly built Iran war base

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The United States told Iraq to keep its forces away from the Najaf desert for security reasons while Israel set up a secret military outpost in the area for striking Iran, Al Araby reported Sunday, citing an Iraqi security source. Loading...

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Rawan SuleimanBy Rawan Suleiman
The United States told Iraq to keep its forces away from the Najaf desert for security reasons while Israel set up a secret military outpost in the area for striking Iran, Al Araby reported Sunday, citing an Iraqi security source. Loading... One source said the Israeli airborne l…

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