Israel reportedly built two covert military bases in western Iraq starting in late 2024, used during Operation Rising Lion against Iran in June 2025.

Israeli forces set up a temporary post in the Iraqi desert during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, according to officials.

Report says one of the bases ‘predates current conflict’, also used during 2025 Iran war

Israel reportedly built two covert military bases in western Iraq starting in late 2024, used during Operation Rising Lion against Iran in June 2025.