Report says Israel operated secret Iraq base during Iran war

Report says Israel operated secret Iraq base during Iran war The Wall Street Journal reported that Israel established a covert military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran, citing people familiar with the matter, including US officials. According to the report, the installation housed Israeli special forces, served as a logistical hub for air operations and included search-and-rescue teams intended to assist downed pilots. The newspaper said the base was built shortly before the US-Israel war on Iran with the knowledge of the United States.