A new report by The Wall Street Journal has claimed that Israel established a secret military base in Iraq’s desert region to support potential military operations against Iran. The report, citing American officials, has sparked renewed debate over rising tensions in the Middle East.
According to the newspaper, the covert base was reportedly used by Israeli special forces and also served as a logistical hub for the Israeli Air Force. Officials familiar with the matter claimed that the facility played a key role in operational planning and regional coordination.
The report further stated that search-and-rescue teams were deployed at the base to provide emergency support in case an Israeli fighter jet crashed during military missions. The alleged arrangements reflected preparations for possible high-risk operations in the region.
Sources quoted in the report claimed that Iraqi military forces approached the area near the secret base in early March. However, Israeli forces allegedly carried out airstrikes to keep Iraqi personnel away and prevent the location from being exposed.
The article suggested that maintaining secrecy around the facility was considered strategically important due to increasing regional instability and fears of broader confrontation involving Iran and Israel.
Despite the seriousness of the claims, the office of the Israeli Prime Minister did not immediately issue an official response to the report. Iraqi authorities have also not publicly commented on the allegations mentioned in the article.
The report comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, where regional security concerns continue to grow. Analysts believe such claims may further complicate diplomatic relations and increase scrutiny over military activities in the region.
