Covert operations stories

Jun 5, 2026

Israel secretly deployed special forces to Azerbaijan and other countries during Iran war, sources say

Israel covertly deployed IDF commandos, intelligence personnel, and Mossad operatives to Azerbaijan during Operation Roaring Lion, establishing a forward position near Iran's border. The deployment was part of a broader covert military network across multiple countries in the region.

Jun 5, 20265 sources

May 11, 2026

Israel Built Secret Military Base in Iraqi Desert to Support Air Campaign Against Iran

Israel established a clandestine military outpost in Iraq's western desert to support its air operations against Iran and conducted airstrikes against Iraqi troops who nearly discovered the facility, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing U.S. officials and people familiar with the matter.

May 11, 20264 sources

Top claims

▪An operation launched from Azerbaijan on March 4 resulted in the killing of Rahman Moghaddam, head of the IRGC's intelligence division
▪The deployment in Azerbaijan was part of a broader network of covert Israeli military sites in countries including Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and Somaliland
▪The covert sites extended Israel's military range by hundreds of miles, allowing for sustained strikes deep inside Iran

Subtopics

Iran War2 Regional escalation & involvement in Gaza2 access & allied military positioning1 Basing1 Basing, access & allied military positioning1 Iran & regional influence1 Iraq1 Israel & Lebanon1 Israel-Gaza war1 Middle East1 Military intelligence1 Military operations1 US-Israel military operations1

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