Israel Built Secret Base in Iraq to Support Air Operations Against Iran

Israel has established a secret military base in Iraq to support its air operations against Iran, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The base, which was built shortly before the conflict with Iran began, hosted Israeli special forces and served as a logistical hub for air operations targeting Iran.

The secret facility was nearly exposed in early March after a local shepherd alerted Iraqi authorities to unusual activity in the area, prompting Israel to launch airstrikes to prevent Iraqi forces from reaching the installation.

The incident resulted in the death of one Iraqi soldier, with Baghdad condemning the incident as a reckless operation carried out without coordination or approval.

The report also stated that Washington and Tehran may resume talks as early as next week in Islamabad, Pakistan, with mediation efforts focusing on a draft 14-point memorandum of understanding intended to establish a framework for a month-long negotiation process aimed at de-escalation. The court will resume hearing on the matter, with officials from both countries set to meet to discuss the terms of the negotiation process.