[55286] Storm in Iraq: Reports of a secret Israeli base in the Najaf desert
[55286] Storm in Iraq: Reports of a secret Israeli base in the Najaf desert
A storm is brewing on social media and in Arabic media regarding claims of the exposure of a secret Israeli military base in the Najaf desert in Iraq, against the backdrop of the discovery of oil reserves in the area.
Tensions in Iraq: Reports of an "Israeli base" in the Najaf desert
In the last 24 hours, conflicting reports have been published on social media and in Arabic media regarding the presence of a mysterious military force in the Najaf desert in Iraq. The AlarabyTV network reported that an Iraqi security source confirmed that the country's authorities have not been able to identify the force operating in this area.
On social media, users such as MO21_ALI and Lolatxea – who present a consistent line of hostility toward Israel and foreign presence in Iraq – claim that this is a "secret Israeli base" that was exposed by a shepherd. According to Lolatxea, the claim is that the base contained special forces and search and rescue units.
These sources link the events to economic and geopolitical interests. According to Lolatxea's claim, the publications surrounding the base stem from the discovery of oil wells in Najaf and investments by Chinese companies in the area, a matter that, according to them, triggers "howling" from political and external elements.
At the same time, those same elements reject reports of attempted invasion or aerial landing mentioned in this context, claiming that it is an "old issue from two months ago that failed." According to user MO21_ALI, the attempt to link Iran to interference in Iraq's affairs is a distraction from the alleged Israeli presence, using harsh expressions toward the parties involved.