IDF drives away Iraqi troops with airstrikes near secret desert base
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Updated · The Jerusalem Post · May 9
IDF drives away Iraqi troops with airstrikes near secret desert base
9 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · May 9
The Wall Street Journal said the March 4 incident in Iraq killed one soldier after a shepherd reported helicopter activity near an Israeli outpost built before February's Operation Roaring Lion.
The base reportedly housed Israeli air force special forces, logistics and pilot-recovery teams supporting strikes in the war against Iran, while a US source said American forces were not involved.
Baghdad condemned the strike and filed a complaint with the United Nations, as the reported outpost highlighted Israel's covert regional operations beyond its borders.
As advanced weapon stockpiles rapidly deplete, how will the U.S. and Israel sustain their high-intensity war?
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With Iran’s military crippled, what is the coalition's political endgame beyond military destruction?
The 2026 Iran War and Its Fallout: Iraq’s Struggle Amid Regional Escalation and Internal Crisis
Overview
In early 2026, Iraq faced a surge in strikes and security incidents, resulting in significant casualties and raising serious concerns about the country's stability and sovereignty. These events unfolded amid escalating regional tensions, highlighting the complex interplay between Iraq's internal conflicts and mounting external pressures. Air strikes in Anbar province and attacks near the Syrian border underscored the immediate human toll, while the broader regional conflict further complicated Iraq's security landscape. The situation reflects how Iraq's internal vulnerabilities are deeply connected to wider regional dynamics, making its position increasingly precarious during this period of heightened unrest.