Israel operated a covert military base in Iraq to support operations against Iran
According to the Wall Street Journal, Israel established a secret military outpost in Iraq's western desert with U.S. knowledge to support aerial operations against Iran during February-March 2026. The facility housed special forces and search-and-rescue teams approximately 1,000 miles from Israel. Israeli forces reportedly conducted airstrikes against Iraqi troops investigating the site in early March, killing at least one soldier, and the base was nearly exposed when a shepherd spotted unusual helicopter activity.
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Breitbart emphasizes Israeli operational capability and rescue readiness; Al Jazeera foregrounds Iraqi sovereignty violation and military casualties; Reuters and WSJ present the facts largely neutrally with operational detail.
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