A New York Times report alleges Israel established two secret military bases in Iraq's western desert to support operations against Iran. The U.S. was reportedly aware of these bases.

A new report by the New York Times claims Israel built a second secret military base in Iraq’s western desert to support its strikes on Iran, and that the US had knowledge of it. Citing an Iraqi official and lawmaker, the NYT reported that the presence of these bases may have led to the death of the Bedouin shepherd who first sounded the alarm.