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Israel operated two ‘covert bases’ in Iraqi desert: NYT
The Israeli forces operated at least two covert bases in Iraq’s western desert, used by Tel Aviv possibly to support military actions against Iran during the 12-day conflict in June 2025 and the ongoing war with Tehr
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