Israel built a secretly operated military outpost deep inside the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign in the run-up to the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, reports in US media have claimed. On Saturday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Israel built the installation, which housed special forces and served as a logistical hub for its air force, with the ⁠knowledge of the United States just before the start of the war on Iran. The military post also included capacity for search-and-rescue teams to assist downed Israeli pilots. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Ancient Ziggurat of Ur restored in Iraq using traditional methods list 2 of 3 Why has the US sanctioned Iraq’s deputy oil minister for helping Iran? list 3 of 3 US sanctions Iraqi minister accused of aiding Iran oil sales end of list The report added that Israeli troops launched air attacks from this base against Iraqi forces who nearly discovered it in early March.…