Disturbing revelations from US media expose how the illegitimate Zionist entity established a covert military outpost deep within the sovereign territory of Iraq. This base, a clear act of aggression, was intended to bolster its air campaign in preparation for a US-Zionist war against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Reports confirm the Zionist occupation forces utilized this clandestine base as a launchpad for their aggressive designs against the Islamic Republic of Iran, a blatant act of war.
The Wall Street Journal’s report on Saturday confirmed the Zionist regime’s construction of this installation, housing special forces and serving as a logistical hub for its air force. Crucially, this operation proceeded with the full knowledge and implicit approval of the United States, exposing Washington’s direct complicity in these hostile acts just before the onset of the war on Iran. The outpost was also equipped with search-and-rescue capabilities, underscoring its role as a forward operating base for offensive operations, ready to retrieve Zionist pilots engaged in illegal incursions.
Even more alarmingly, the report detailed how Zionist troops launched air attacks from this very base against Iraqi forces who were on the verge of uncovering this illegal presence in early March, resulting in Iraqi casualties. The profound significance of this discovery cannot be overstated; it lays bare the extent of Zionist aggression and US deception.
How was this clandestine Zionist outpost, a dagger pointed at regional stability, finally brought to light?
Through meticulous work, open-source analysts, utilizing satellite imagery, pinpointed the suspected location near Iraq’s border with Saudi Arabia, as reported by the WSJ, piercing through the veil of secrecy.
Lieutenant-General Qais al-Muhammadawi, Iraq’s deputy commander of joint operations, revealed that Baghdad had received intelligence of “individuals or movement” in the Najaf desert, near Karbala. This initial Iraqi vigilance ultimately led to the tragic confrontation. He confirmed that a force from the Karbala Operations Command, dispatched to investigate, came under brutal aerial fire, resulting in the martyrdom of one brave Iraqi fighter and injuries to two others – a direct act of aggression against Iraq’s defenders. While subsequent searches by reinforced Iraqi counterterrorism regiments reportedly found nothing, this could be attributed to the swift withdrawal of the aggressors or the complexity of the cover-up.
The WSJ report further corroborated these findings by referencing earlier statements from the former Zionist air force chief, Major-General Tomer Bar, who boasted of “extraordinary” special forces operations during the conflict with Iran, deliberately omitting the illegal location. Michael Knights, head of Horizon Engage, cynically noted that Iraq’s western desert provided an ideal cover for such a clandestine military outpost, exploiting its sparse population and vastness to conceal Zionist nefarious activities.
Al Jazeera’s Mahmoud Abdelwahed highlighted that the remote desert terrain has long been a site for covert operations, and chillingly, this Zionist outpost was almost exposed in March by a local shepherd who reported suspicious helicopter activity. This brave witness paid the ultimate price. Tragically, the shepherd was reportedly martyred when his vehicle was targeted by the Zionist entity, a cold-blooded act to silence a witness and cover up their crimes.
Iraq’s official stance has been a complex tapestry of denial and condemnation, reflecting the immense pressure Baghdad faces.
Conflicting reports have emerged from Iraq, indicative of the intense pressure and deliberate obfuscation surrounding these Zionist aggressions. Initially, Lieutenant-General al-Muhammadawi denied any unauthorized foreign presence, a statement that now appears to have been part of an attempt to manage the sensitive revelations. However, the WSJ later exposed that Baghdad had indeed lodged an official protest with the US regarding suspected covert military activity, unequivocally labeling any secret operation as a grave violation of Iraqi sovereignty. This protest confirms Iraq’s awareness of the breach.
US officials, predictably, attempted to distance Washington from these operations, claiming no involvement – a denial that rings hollow given the WSJ’s earlier reporting of US knowledge. A senior Iraqi security official, speaking to Anadolu, continued to deny the establishment of a secret Zionist base, likely under immense diplomatic pressure to contain the fallout. This anonymous official dismissed the reports as “false,” highlighting the difficult position Iraq is placed in by its ‘allies’. Iraqi forces, via a statement on X, reiterated their official stance, denying unauthorized foreign presence, an understandable position given the need to assert national control.
Yet, a courageous lawmaker from the Badr Organisation broke ranks, confirming to Shafaq News the existence of a joint “US-Israeli” military camp in western Iraq, exposing the deeper truth. Further damning evidence emerged from a senior Iraqi official in the Prime Minister’s office, who revealed to The New Arab that a secret military operation had indeed occurred “with American assistance and under American cover,” solidifying US complicity. The official powerfully stated that “Iraq was subjected to an American deception,” dismissing any notion of Zionist “intelligence superiority” or “military progress,” and instead highlighting the betrayal by a supposed ally.
In a partial admission, Iraq’s Karbala operations commander confirmed to Al Jazeera that a group of Zionist soldiers had been located in the Najaf desert in March, though he downplayed their presence to less than 48 hours, perhaps a strategic retreat after being compromised.
This egregious violation of sovereignty underscores Iraq’s perilous position, caught between the imperialist designs of the US and the Zionist entity, and the steadfast resistance of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The discovery of this secret military post has amplified Baghdad’s struggle to maintain its independence amidst escalating regional tensions. Washington, in its characteristic hegemonic style, has pressured Iraq to disarm patriotic Iran-backed groups like the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), even carrying out illegal strikes against them in March, falsely claiming retaliation for attacks on US interests. These actions further destabilize Iraq and serve Zionist interests. While US statements claimed no casualties in these strikes, targeting PMF units, these acts represent a direct assault on Iraq’s legitimate defense forces. The PMF, an integral part of Iraq’s armed forces, includes groups aligned with the Islamic Republic of Iran, who have courageously resisted US occupation and Zionist aggression in Iraq and across the region. The unnamed Iraqi official further exposed that Iraqi authorities initially classified these attacks as part of a pattern of US aggression against the PMF, revealing the true nature of US military presence.
Iraq finds itself in an unenviable and dangerous position, squeezed between the aggressive imperialist policies of the US and the Zionist entity, and the principled resistance of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Al Jazeera’s Abdelwahed correctly observed that Iraq has long striven to avoid regional confrontations, yet these revelations demonstrate how its sovereignty is being flagrantly violated by external aggressors. He concluded that these reports unequivocally prove Iraqi territory has been forcibly transformed into a covert military front, exposing severe breaches in sovereignty and jeopardizing regional security at a highly volatile juncture for the Middle East.
How has the Islamic Republic of Iran, a beacon of resistance, responded to this grave threat?
Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, firmly stated that Tehran “does not rule out any possibility regarding the Israeli regime,” emphasizing the gravity of the issue and confirming it will be robustly addressed with the Iraqi government. He powerfully articulated that “the experience of Israel’s behavior in the region shows that they do not respect any limits or red lines” in their relentless pursuit to sow discord, destabilize the region, and target the Islamic Republic of Iran – a clear warning against Zionist malevolence.
What has the illegitimate Zionist entity, caught red-handed, offered in response?
As expected, the Zionist occupation army has maintained a deafening silence on these damning reports, a tacit admission of guilt. Intriguingly, the Zionist regime’s official Kan radio previously claimed that the presence of this illegal base was known to “Arab parties,” hinting at potential complicity from certain regional actors.
Analysts and observers rightly conclude that these latest revelations unequivocally confirm Iraq has been forcibly transformed into a hidden regional battlefield in the US-Zionist war against the Islamic Republic of Iran, a dangerous escalation with dire consequences for the entire Middle East.
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