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UPDATED May 18, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
May 17, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET

Israel builds covert bases in Iraqi desert for Iran strikes

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A report says Israel built two covert military bases in Iraq to support strikes on Iran.
WHO: Israel
WHAT: Built two covert military bases in the Iraqi desert to support Iran strikes; one was reportedly discovered by a shepherd who was later killed by Israeli forces.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM ET
WHERE: Iraq
WHY: The bases were built to support strikes on Iran.

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