11.05.2026 12:36
It has been revealed that Israel established a secret base in the Iraqi desert for operations against Iran. The base was reportedly noticed by a shepherd grazing his animals. After the shepherd's report, Iraqi soldiers who went to the area were said to have been struck by Israeli warplanes. The base, where Israeli special forces were deployed, was used as a logistics center for the Israeli Air Force. The shepherd who discovered the secret base was later reportedly killed.
The claim that Israel established a secret military base in the Iraqi desert to support its operations against Iran has caused widespread repercussions in the world press. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, the base was used as a center where Israeli special forces were deployed and provided logistical support for air operations.
SHEPHERD REVEALED THE SECRET BASE
The report stated that a shepherd grazing his animals in the desert region of western Iraq noticed unusual military activity and helicopter flights in the area. It was reported that after the shepherd reported the situation to Iraqi security forces, military units were sent to the region.
AIR STRIKE ON IRAQI SOLDIERS
According to the claim, Iraqi soldiers approaching the base were targeted by Israeli air strikes. It was stated that at least one Iraqi soldier was killed and two were injured in the attack. The Iraqi administration filed a complaint with the United Nations after the incident, initially suspecting the US was behind the attack. Later, US officials suggested that the operation was carried out by Israel.
"ISRAELI SPECIAL FORCES DEPLOYED"
According to the WSJ report, the base was used as a forward logistics center for the Israeli Air Force. It was stated that Israeli special forces and search-and-rescue teams were deployed in the region, preparing for rapid response to downed pilots in the event of a possible war.
CLAIM THAT THE SHEPHERD WAS KILLED
In some claims appearing in the Iraqi and Arab press, it was alleged that the shepherd who caused the secret base to be discovered was later killed. However, no clear confirmation has been made by official authorities regarding this claim. So far, there is no independent verification from reliable Western sources regarding the shepherd's death.