Iraqi military denies reports of secret foreign bases in Karbala desert
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-05-12 10:36 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Military & Defence, War & Conflict
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The Iraqi Armed Forces denied reports of unauthorised foreign military installations in the country, rejecting claims of a secret military presence in the deserts near Karbala and Najaf.
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