Report: Israel Built Secret Base In Western Iraq Before Iran War
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: May 10, 2026, 12:45 IST | Updated: May 10, 2026, 12:45 IST
A new report claims Israel secretly built a military base in western Iraq ahead of the Iran conflict to support operations against Tehran. According to reports, the covert outpost allegedly served as a logistics and special forces hub during the war, raising fresh questions over regional security, covert military operations, and escalating tensions across West Asia. Neither Israel nor Iraq has officially confirmed the claims.
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