Iraqi Security Forces and Politicians React to Reports of ‘Secret’ Israeli Base

Iraq denies reports of unknown military sites in Najaf desert

Iraq denies reports of unknown military sites in Najaf desert The Ministry of Defence of Iraq denied reports of unidentified military installations in the desert area of Najaf, saying the region remains fully under the control and monitoring of Iraqi security forces.  The statement followed a field inspection carried out on Tuesday to assess the security situation after media reports and online claims alleged the presence of unknown military ba…

Iraqi security forces and politicians react to reports of ‘secret’ Israeli base

A report alleging that Israel operated a secret military base in Iraq’s Najaf desert has sparked controversy and conflicting statements among Iraqi politicians and security forces. The report emerged amid sensitive political negotiations in Baghdad and broader tensions involving Iran-backed militias, Israel, the United States, and Iran. The post Iraqi security forces and politicians react to reports of ‘secret’ Israeli base appeared first on FDD…

Iraq renews denial of presence of ‘any unauthorized military bases’ on its territory

Baghdad 'closely monitoring’ reports, statements on alleged presence of unauthorized bases on Iraqi territory, says Iraqi Joint Operations Command

What Is the Truth Behind the Airborne Operations and Alleged Military Bases in Iraq?

The commander of Karbala Operations, Ali Ghazi Al-Hashemi, denied on Tuesday the presence of any Israeli forces or military camps in the desert areas of Najaf and Karbala, stating that the force spotted in the Najaf desert in March was Israeli but remained there for no more than 48 hours.