Israel Ran Secret Iraq Base for Strikes on Iran

Middle Eastern outlets focus on Iraqi anger and official denials over the alleged Israeli base. This view stresses that Iraqi security officials reject the reports, while lawmakers still want a probe to defend national sovereignty. Commentators in the region expect the issue to deepen domestic political rifts in Iraq and strain its ties with both Israel and Iran.

• •Iraqi security officials publicly deny that any Israeli base existed on Iraqi territory.
• •Members of Iraq’s parliament are demanding a full investigation and questioning of the defence minister.
• •Iraqi politicians warn that any secret use of Iraqi land against Iran would be an unacceptable breach of sovereignty.
• •Iranian-aligned groups in Iraq use the reports to accuse the government of failing to protect the country’s borders.
• •Regional media expect the controversy to fuel calls for tighter controls on foreign military activity in Iraq.