ReportedDiplomacy & politicsBackgroundIraqi desert, Iraq
WSJ reports Israel ran a secret base in the Iraqi desert for the Iran war
- Mountain Time
- Local time
- 1:30 AM in Baghdad, May 10
- Where
- Iraqi desert, Iraq
The Wall Street Journal reported that Israel built a clandestine outpost in Iraq's desert, with US knowledge, to support its air campaign against Iran, and used air strikes to keep away Iraqi troops who nearly found it in early March. Iraq's military said the reports stemmed from a March 5 clash with unidentified forces that had air cover, in which one Iraqi soldier was killed, and denied any unauthorized bases were present.
Why it matters
The report adds to pressure on Baghdad over foreign military activity on its territory.
Sources (2)
- Al Jazeeraaljazeera.comPublished
- Al Jazeera (2)aljazeera.comPublished
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