Iraqi military denies having information on Israeli forces appearing in the western desert of Iraq

Source: Global Times
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Regarding the news that Israel has secretly established military bases in the desert areas of Iraq to support its military operations against Iran, the spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces stated on the 10th, "Iraq is unclear about the source of this information."

According to sources from Iraqi security agencies, "There are no signs indicating that Israeli forces have appeared in the western desert of Iraq during the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran; it is more likely to be U.S. forces." The source mentioned that during the conflict, the U.S. military had informed Iraq that "for security reasons, Iraqi forces need to stay away from that area." (Reporter: Mi Chunze, CCTV)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Informational
Primary Category
Information Operations
SALUTE Report
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Not specified
Activity
Iraqi military denies knowledge of Israeli military presence in western Iraq; suggests possible U.S. military presence instead.
Location
Western Iraq
Unit
Iraqi Armed Forces
Time
October 10
Equipment
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Summary

The Iraqi military denied reports of Israeli forces operating in the western desert of Iraq on October 10. A spokesperson stated they are unaware of the source of such claims, while security sources indicated that any military presence in the area is more likely to be U.S. forces. The U.S. military had previously instructed Iraqi forces to avoid the region for security reasons.

Key Facts
  • Iraqi military denies reports of Israeli military presence in western Iraq.
  • Iraqi Armed Forces spokesperson states they are unaware of the source of the information.
  • Security sources suggest that any military presence is more likely to be U.S. forces.
  • U.S. military had previously advised Iraqi forces to stay away from the area for security reasons.