US Media: Israel Set Up Secret Base in Iraq Before War, US Knew
US media reported that Israel established a secret military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support airstrikes against Iran, with the knowledge of the United States. When the base was nearly exposed, Israeli forces reportedly launched an airstrike to prevent Iraqi troops from approaching.
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(Washington, Central News Agency comprehensive foreign report) -- The Wall Street Journal reported today, citing informed sources including US officials, that Israel established a secret military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support air attack operations against Iran. To prevent the base from being exposed, Israel launched an airstrike against Iraqi troops who nearly discovered the location.
The Wall Street Journal reported that, with the knowledge of the United States, Israel built this facility before the outbreak of the US-Israel war against Iran. This base is staffed by Israeli special forces, serves as a logistics hub for the Israeli Air Force, and also houses search and rescue teams responsible for assisting downed Israeli pilots.
The existence of this base was almost exposed in early March this year. At that time, Iraqi state media reported that a shepherd had reported unusual military activity, including helicopter movements, in the area.
Iraqi forces subsequently went to investigate, but sources revealed that Israeli forces carried out an airstrike to prevent the Iraqi troops from approaching, successfully avoiding the exposure of the base.
In late March, Iraq filed a complaint with the United Nations, blaming the United States for foreign forces launching airstrikes within Iraqi territory. However, the Wall Street Journal, citing informed sources, stated that the United States was not involved in this attack.
Reuters has not been able to independently verify the Wall Street Journal's report. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office has not yet responded to Reuters' request for comment. (Compiled by: Tsai Chia-min) 1150510
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The Wall Street Journal reported that, with the knowledge of the United States, Israel built this facility before the outbreak of the US-Israel war against Iran. This base is staffed by Israeli special forces, serves as a logistics hub for the Israeli Air Force, and also houses search and rescue teams responsible for assisting downed Israeli pilots.
The existence of this base was almost exposed in early March this year. At that time, Iraqi state media reported that a shepherd had reported unusual military activity, including helicopter movements, in the area.
Iraqi forces subsequently went to investigate, but sources revealed that Israeli forces carried out an airstrike to prevent the Iraqi troops from approaching, successfully avoiding the exposure of the base.
In late March, Iraq filed a complaint with the United Nations, blaming the United States for foreign forces launching airstrikes within Iraqi territory. However, the Wall Street Journal, citing informed sources, stated that the United States was not involved in this attack.
Reuters has not been able to independently verify the Wall Street Journal's report. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office has not yet responded to Reuters' request for comment. (Compiled by: Tsai Chia-min) 1150510
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