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Iraq launches desert sweep after reports of secret Israeli bases

Low Severity Asia Iraq
Date Occurred May 18, 2026 21:09 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded May 18, 2026
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Iraqi security forces have launched sweeping operations in the country’s western desert.

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Iraq flag Iraq
Region Asia
Capital Baghdad
Population 6,811,955
GDP / Capita $1500.0
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Event Metadata
  • ID #2071
  • Type General News
  • Region Asia
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed May 18, 2026
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