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This article reports that Israel built a secret military base in the Iraqi desert to support airstrikes against Iran, nearly leading to clashes with Iraqi forces when they came close to discovering it. It cites U.S. officials and mentions an unverified account of an Israeli airstrike that killed one Iraqi soldier, prompting Baghdad to file a complaint with the UN. The story presents Israel’s actions as part of a covert but calculated military operation, without exploring the broader political or legal consequences.