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Israel built two military bases in Iraq before war on Iran: New York Times

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred May 18, 2026 08:57 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded May 18, 2026
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Israeli forces had been preparing the makeshift sites in western Iraq since late 2024, the US newspaper reported.

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  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed May 18, 2026
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