Israel Set Up 2 Secret Iraq Bases for Iran War Operations
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Updated · orinocotribune.com · Jun 3
Israel Set Up 2 Secret Iraq Bases for Iran War Operations
3 articles · Updated · orinocotribune.com · Jun 3
Summary
Two covert Israeli positions in Iraq—one near Najaf and another in Anbar near Qaem—were used as forward hubs for operations against Iran, according to reports cited from the WSJ, AP and French television.
The sites reportedly supported air operations over targets 1,500-1,800 kilometers away with special forces, intelligence, logistics, helicopter activity and pilot search-and-rescue rather than large permanent deployments.
At least 1 Iraqi soldier and a shepherd were killed after Iraqi forces moved toward a suspected site following reports of unusual helicopter activity, prompting Israeli airstrikes to prevent its discovery.
The disclosure deepens questions over Iraqi sovereignty and possible U.S. awareness, while no public evidence shows Baghdad formally approved the operation.
The episode points to a wider regional shift in which the Israel-Iran conflict increasingly relies on covert cross-border infrastructure and blurred lines between intelligence activity and open warfare.
Will Israel's secret bases in Iraq become the new playbook for future Middle Eastern conflicts?
With US forces aware of Israeli bases, is Iraq's sovereignty now merely a concept managed by foreign powers?
As Baghdad denies the bases, who truly controls Iraq: the government, foreign armies, or powerful local militias?
Breach of Iraqi Sovereignty: The 2026 Unveiling of Israeli Military Outposts and Regional Fallout
Overview
In March 2026, a local shepherd’s report of unusual helicopter activity near Najaf led Iraqi forces to investigate, resulting in a deadly air attack against them. Baghdad quietly classified the incident and submitted a protest note, but the true cause remained hidden until May, when The Wall Street Journal revealed Israel was responsible and had established covert military outposts in Iraq. These revelations exposed a breach of Iraqi sovereignty, raised questions about US involvement, and intensified regional tensions, highlighting the complex web of secret operations, international alliances, and the risks of escalation in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.