During the war between the United States and Israel against Iran, Israel established two secret bases in Iraq with the Americans’ approval. One base was set up in an old airstrip near the city of Najaf, and another in the Sunni province of al-Anbar. The Najaf base housed Israeli special forces and provided logistical support for the air force at the beginning of the war.
[Context: The article discusses the presence of Israeli bases in Iraq during the conflict with Iran] [Fact Check: The establishment of these Israeli bases in Iraq was controversial and received backlash from neighboring countries]
