Israel Secretly Built and Defended Iraqi Base to Wage War on Iran, Report Reveals

A bombshell report from The Economic Times reveals that Israel constructed and actively defended a secret military base inside Iraq as part of its covert war against Iran. According to the report, the base housed Israeli special forces and served as a logistical hub for the Israeli air force, including search-and-rescue teams ready to assist downed pilots. This operation reportedly took place with the knowledge of the United States, just before the start of the U.S.-Israeli campaign targeting Iran.

The base’s existence nearly came to light in early March when Iraqi state media reported that a local shepherd noticed unusual military activity, including helicopter movements. Iraqi troops were sent to investigate the suspicious activity. However, Israeli forces responded with airstrikes to keep Iraqi soldiers at bay and prevent discovery, according to sources cited by The Economic Times.

Iraq subsequently filed a complaint with the United Nations accusing foreign forces of conducting airstrikes on its territory, attributing the attack to the U.S. However, The Wall Street Journal, cited by the report, quoted a source familiar with the matter denying U.S. involvement in the airstrikes.

This revelation exposes a dangerous escalation in regional conflict, with Israel operating clandestinely inside Iraq to wage war on Iran, dragging the U.S. into a shadowy proxy fight. The lack of transparency and the use of Iraqi territory for secret military operations without public or Iraqi consent highlight the reckless disregard for sovereignty and international law.

The timing and nature of these operations fit a broader pattern of covert and overt military actions designed to pressure Iran while distracting from domestic scandals and consolidating power. The Trump administration’s tacit approval of such operations raises urgent questions about accountability and the true costs of this shadow war.

No official response has come from the Israeli prime minister’s office, and Reuters has not independently verified the report. But the implications are clear: the war with Iran is not just a distant threat—it is a covert, escalating conflict that entangles multiple countries and risks sparking a wider regional conflagration.