@jolyonnyt confirming second israeli base in iraq western desert officials back it up wsj had the first one last week
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NYT Second Israeli Base in Iraq Desert
Photo by @jolyonยท May 18, 2026ยท Photo 1 of 3ยท Iraq
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The focus is a desert landscape with a small village. The scene shows a cluster of small buildings made of brown brick or mud, surrounded by palm trees and sparse greenery, with a vast expanse of sandy terrain stretching out to the horizon. The mood/style is one of rustic simplicity and harsh desert environment. A notable detail is the contrast between the lush greenery near the buildings and the arid landscape beyond.
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