In Iraqi Desert, Two Israeli Outposts Were Kept Secret for Months

NYT Home | Mon, 18 May 2026 01:55:23 +0000

In Iraq's vast sands,
Two bases shrouded in dusk,
Iran’s shadow looms.

Israel spent over a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for its operations against Iran, regional officials say. Iraqi officials later confirmed the existence of a second base.

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